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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,156.64, 88,710.48 and 24,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,156.64, 88,710.48 and 24,072.48 is: 36,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,156.64 : 88,710.48 = 24,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,156.64/88,710.48 = 24,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,156.64x = 88,710.48 × 24,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,156.64x = 2,135,481,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,481,255.59/59,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,098.76

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