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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.60, 88,562.40 and 24,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.60, 88,562.40 and 24,006.40 is: 36,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.60 : 88,562.40 = 24,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.60/88,562.40 = 24,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.60x = 88,562.40 × 24,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.60x = 2,126,064,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,064,399.36/59,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,009.60

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