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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,248.16, 88,870.44 and 24,188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,248.16, 88,870.44 and 24,188.12 is: 36,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,248.16 : 88,870.44 = 24,188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,248.16/88,870.44 = 24,188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,248.16x = 88,870.44 × 24,188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,248.16x = 2,149,608,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,608,867.17/59,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,281.45

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