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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.20, 88,886.40 and 24,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.20, 88,886.40 and 24,179.20 is: 36,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.20 : 88,886.40 = 24,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.20/88,886.40 = 24,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.20x = 88,886.40 × 24,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.20x = 2,149,202,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,202,042.88/59,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.58

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