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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.89, 88,997.68 and 24,274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.89, 88,997.68 and 24,274.15 is: 36,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.89 : 88,997.68 = 24,274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.89/88,997.68 = 24,274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.89x = 88,997.68 × 24,274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.89x = 2,160,343,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,343,033.97/59,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,424.67

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