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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,343.08, 89,014.38 and 24,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,343.08, 89,014.38 and 24,282.72 is: 36,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,343.08 : 89,014.38 = 24,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,343.08/89,014.38 = 24,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,343.08x = 89,014.38 × 24,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,343.08x = 2,161,511,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,511,265.51/59,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.98

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