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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,235.62, 88,858.01 and 19,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,235.62, 88,858.01 and 19,792.87 is: 29,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,235.62 : 88,858.01 = 19,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,235.62/88,858.01 = 19,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,235.62x = 88,858.01 × 19,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,235.62x = 1,758,754,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,754,867.73/59,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,690.83

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