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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,167.80, 88,802.10 and 24,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,167.80, 88,802.10 and 24,132.60 is: 36,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,167.80 : 88,802.10 = 24,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,167.80/88,802.10 = 24,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,167.80x = 88,802.10 × 24,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,167.80x = 2,143,025,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,025,558.46/59,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,219.46

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