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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,272.18, 88,908.34 and 24,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,272.18, 88,908.34 and 24,211.84 is: 36,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,272.18 : 88,908.34 = 24,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,272.18/88,908.34 = 24,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,272.18x = 88,908.34 × 24,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,272.18x = 2,152,634,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,634,502.75/59,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.79

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