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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,321.70, 88,982.55 and 24,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,321.70, 88,982.55 and 24,253.16 is: 36,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,321.70 : 88,982.55 = 24,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,321.70/88,982.55 = 24,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,321.70x = 88,982.55 × 24,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,321.70x = 2,158,107,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,107,577.45/59,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.73

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