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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,228.18, 88,846.92 and 19,785.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,228.18, 88,846.92 and 19,785.42 is: 29,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,228.18 : 88,846.92 = 19,785.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,228.18/88,846.92 = 19,785.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,228.18x = 88,846.92 × 19,785.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,228.18x = 1,757,873,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,873,627.91/59,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,679.68

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