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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,284.70, 88,894.65 and 24,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,284.70, 88,894.65 and 24,184.70 is: 36,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,284.70 : 88,894.65 = 24,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,284.70/88,894.65 = 24,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,284.70x = 88,894.65 × 24,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,284.70x = 2,149,890,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,890,441.86/59,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.83

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