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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.14, 88,828.52 and 24,134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.14, 88,828.52 and 24,134.09 is: 36,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.14 : 88,828.52 = 24,134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.14/88,828.52 = 24,134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.14x = 88,828.52 × 24,134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.14x = 2,143,794,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,794,931.43/59,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.50

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