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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,524.07, 89,286.10 and 24,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,524.07, 89,286.10 and 24,001.52 is: 36,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,524.07 : 89,286.10 = 24,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,524.07/89,286.10 = 24,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,524.07x = 89,286.10 × 24,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,524.07x = 2,143,001,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,001,608.44/59,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.27

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