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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,177.61, 88,721.06 and 24,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,177.61, 88,721.06 and 24,094.89 is: 36,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,177.61 : 88,721.06 = 24,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,177.61/88,721.06 = 24,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,177.61x = 88,721.06 × 24,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,177.61x = 2,137,724,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,724,060.91/59,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,123.87

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