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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,999.76, 88,466.84 and 19,535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,999.76, 88,466.84 and 19,535.35 is: 29,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,999.76 : 88,466.84 = 19,535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,999.76/88,466.84 = 19,535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,999.76x = 88,466.84 × 19,535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,999.76x = 1,728,230,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,230,603.08/58,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.16

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