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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.90, 89,382.20 and 24,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.90, 89,382.20 and 24,049.28 is: 36,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.90 : 89,382.20 = 24,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.90/89,382.20 = 24,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.90x = 89,382.20 × 24,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.90x = 2,149,577,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,577,554.82/59,588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,073.46

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