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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,274, 88,911 and 24,213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,274, 88,911 and 24,213.66 is: 36,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,274 : 88,911 = 24,213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,274/88,911 = 24,213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,274x = 88,911 × 24,213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,274x = 2,152,860,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,860,724.26/59,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,320.49

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