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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,298.51, 88,947.77 and 27,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,298.51, 88,947.77 and 27,274.35 is: 40,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,298.51 : 88,947.77 = 27,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,298.51/88,947.77 = 27,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,298.51x = 88,947.77 × 27,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,298.51x = 2,425,992,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,992,474.33/59,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,911.53

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