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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.77, 88,907.73 and 24,211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.77, 88,907.73 and 24,211.43 is: 36,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.77 : 88,907.73 = 24,211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.77/88,907.73 = 24,211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.77x = 88,907.73 × 24,211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.77x = 2,152,583,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,583,281.35/59,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.18

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