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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,119.38, 88,602.06 and 24,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,119.38, 88,602.06 and 24,018 is: 35,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,119.38 : 88,602.06 = 24,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,119.38/88,602.06 = 24,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,119.38x = 88,602.06 × 24,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,119.38x = 2,128,044,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,044,277.08/59,119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.71

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