Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.38, 88,606.56 and 24,021
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,122.38, 88,606.56 and 24,021 is: 36,000.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,122.38 : 88,606.56 = 24,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,122.38/88,606.56 = 24,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,122.38x = 88,606.56 × 24,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,122.38x = 2,128,418,177.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,128,418,177.76/59,122.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,000.21
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