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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,299.28, 88,958.64 and 24,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,299.28, 88,958.64 and 24,229.52 is: 36,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,299.28 : 88,958.64 = 24,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,299.28/88,958.64 = 24,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,299.28x = 88,958.64 × 24,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,299.28x = 2,155,425,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,425,147.05/59,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,348.25

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