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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,235.94, 88,858.56 and 19,793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,235.94, 88,858.56 and 19,793.17 is: 29,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,235.94 : 88,858.56 = 19,793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,235.94/88,858.56 = 19,793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,235.94x = 88,858.56 × 19,793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,235.94x = 1,758,792,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,792,584.04/59,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,691.31

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