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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,233.77, 88,855.33 and 19,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,233.77, 88,855.33 and 19,791.02 is: 29,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,233.77 : 88,855.33 = 19,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,233.77/88,855.33 = 19,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,233.77x = 88,855.33 × 19,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,233.77x = 1,758,537,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,537,613.14/59,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,688.09

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