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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,267.31, 88,901.04 and 24,206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,267.31, 88,901.04 and 24,206.97 is: 36,310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,267.31 : 88,901.04 = 24,206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,267.31/88,901.04 = 24,206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,267.31x = 88,901.04 × 24,206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,267.31x = 2,152,024,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,024,808.25/59,267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,310.49

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