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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.62, 89,007.93 and 24,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.62, 89,007.93 and 24,264 is: 36,396

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.62 : 89,007.93 = 24,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.62/89,007.93 = 24,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.62x = 89,007.93 × 24,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.62x = 2,159,688,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,688,413.52/59,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,396

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