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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,201.76, 88,802.64 and 24,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,201.76, 88,802.64 and 24,144.16 is: 36,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,201.76 : 88,802.64 = 24,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,201.76/88,802.64 = 24,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,201.76x = 88,802.64 × 24,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,201.76x = 2,144,065,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,065,148.58/59,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,216.24

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