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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,339.58, 89,009.15 and 24,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,339.58, 89,009.15 and 24,279.23 is: 36,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,339.58 : 89,009.15 = 24,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,339.58/89,009.15 = 24,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,339.58x = 89,009.15 × 24,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,339.58x = 2,161,073,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,073,058.51/59,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.75

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