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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,832.64, 85,231.68 and 19,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,832.64, 85,231.68 and 19,888 is: 29,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,832.64 : 85,231.68 = 19,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,832.64/85,231.68 = 19,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,832.64x = 85,231.68 × 19,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,832.64x = 1,695,087,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,087,651.84/56,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,825.95

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