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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.31, 88,814.82 and 19,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.31, 88,814.82 and 19,766.12 is: 29,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.31 : 88,814.82 = 19,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.31/88,814.82 = 19,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.31x = 88,814.82 × 19,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.31x = 1,755,524,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,524,389.90/59,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,647.96

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