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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,305.89, 88,991.68 and 24,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,305.89, 88,991.68 and 24,270.15 is: 36,418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,305.89 : 88,991.68 = 24,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,305.89/88,991.68 = 24,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,305.89x = 88,991.68 × 24,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,305.89x = 2,159,841,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,841,422.35/59,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.67

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