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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.20, 88,704.90 and 24,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.20, 88,704.90 and 24,058.20 is: 36,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.20 : 88,704.90 = 24,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.20/88,704.90 = 24,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.20x = 88,704.90 × 24,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.20x = 2,134,080,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,080,225.18/59,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.12

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