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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.38 : 88,606.56 = 24,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.38/88,606.56 = 24,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.38x = 88,606.56 × 24,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.38x = 2,128,418,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,418,177.76/59,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,000.21

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