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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.20, 88,844.40 and 24,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.20, 88,844.40 and 24,151.20 is: 36,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.20 : 88,844.40 = 24,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.20/88,844.40 = 24,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.20x = 88,844.40 × 24,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.20x = 2,145,698,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,698,873.28/59,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.59

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