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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217, 88,825.50 and 19,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217, 88,825.50 and 19,765.14 is: 29,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217 : 88,825.50 = 19,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217/88,825.50 = 19,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217x = 88,825.50 × 19,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217x = 1,755,648,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,648,443.07/59,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,647.71

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