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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,189.70, 88,784.55 and 24,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,189.70, 88,784.55 and 24,111.30 is: 36,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,189.70 : 88,784.55 = 24,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,189.70/88,784.55 = 24,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,189.70x = 88,784.55 × 24,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,189.70x = 2,140,710,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,710,920.42/59,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.95

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