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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,227.70, 88,809.15 and 24,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,227.70, 88,809.15 and 24,127.70 is: 36,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,227.70 : 88,809.15 = 24,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,227.70/88,809.15 = 24,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,227.70x = 88,809.15 × 24,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,227.70x = 2,142,760,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,760,528.46/59,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.35

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