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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,130.38, 88,618.56 and 24,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,130.38, 88,618.56 and 24,029 is: 36,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,130.38 : 88,618.56 = 24,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,130.38/88,618.56 = 24,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,130.38x = 88,618.56 × 24,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,130.38x = 2,129,415,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,415,378.24/59,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.21

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