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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.87, 89,023.03 and 24,288.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.87, 89,023.03 and 24,288.53 is: 36,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.87 : 89,023.03 = 24,288.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.87/89,023.03 = 24,288.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.87x = 89,023.03 × 24,288.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.87x = 2,162,238,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,238,534.85/59,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.68

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