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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424, 89,086.32 and 24,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424, 89,086.32 and 24,388.80 is: 36,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424 : 89,086.32 = 24,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424/89,086.32 = 24,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424x = 89,086.32 × 24,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424x = 2,172,708,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,708,441.22/59,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,562.81

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