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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.11, 88,795.67 and 24,130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.11, 88,795.67 and 24,130.59 is: 36,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.11 : 88,795.67 = 24,130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.11/88,795.67 = 24,130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.11x = 88,795.67 × 24,130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.11x = 2,142,691,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,691,785.89/59,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.89

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