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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,996.80, 88,464.96 and 19,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,996.80, 88,464.96 and 19,549.44 is: 29,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,996.80 : 88,464.96 = 19,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,996.80/88,464.96 = 19,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,996.80x = 88,464.96 × 19,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,996.80x = 1,729,440,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,440,427.62/58,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,314.14

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