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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,193.54, 88,778.34 and 21,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,193.54, 88,778.34 and 21,740.76 is: 32,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,193.54 : 88,778.34 = 21,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,193.54/88,778.34 = 21,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,193.54x = 88,778.34 × 21,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,193.54x = 1,930,108,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,108,583.14/59,193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,606.74

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