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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.17, 88,902.34 and 24,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.17, 88,902.34 and 24,207.84 is: 36,311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.17 : 88,902.34 = 24,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.17/88,902.34 = 24,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.17x = 88,902.34 × 24,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.17x = 2,152,133,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,133,561.83/59,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,311.79

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