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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,361.99, 88,962.72 and 24,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,361.99, 88,962.72 and 24,282.51 is: 36,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,361.99 : 88,962.72 = 24,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,361.99/88,962.72 = 24,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,361.99x = 88,962.72 × 24,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,361.99x = 2,160,238,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,238,138.03/59,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.93

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