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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,145.58, 88,716.88 and 24,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,145.58, 88,716.88 and 24,085.14 is: 36,127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,145.58 : 88,716.88 = 24,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,145.58/88,716.88 = 24,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,145.58x = 88,716.88 × 24,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,145.58x = 2,136,758,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,758,475.16/59,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,127.10

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