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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,329.60, 88,942.72 and 24,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,329.60, 88,942.72 and 24,246.88 is: 36,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,329.60 : 88,942.72 = 24,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,329.60/88,942.72 = 24,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,329.60x = 88,942.72 × 24,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,329.60x = 2,156,583,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,583,458.71/59,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,349.20

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