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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,287.11, 88,930.82 and 24,226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,287.11, 88,930.82 and 24,226.77 is: 36,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,287.11 : 88,930.82 = 24,226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,287.11/88,930.82 = 24,226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,287.11x = 88,930.82 × 24,226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,287.11x = 2,154,506,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,506,400.92/59,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.22

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