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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,123.64, 88,660.98 and 24,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,123.64, 88,660.98 and 24,039.48 is: 36,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,123.64 : 88,660.98 = 24,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,123.64/88,660.98 = 24,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,123.64x = 88,660.98 × 24,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,123.64x = 2,131,363,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,363,855.49/59,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.27

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