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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,099, 88,661.46 and 19,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,099, 88,661.46 and 19,684.40 is: 29,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,099 : 88,661.46 = 19,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,099/88,661.46 = 19,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,099x = 88,661.46 × 19,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,099x = 1,745,247,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,247,643.22/59,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,530.92

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