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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,237.61, 88,846.80 and 19,794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,237.61, 88,846.80 and 19,794.66 is: 29,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,237.61 : 88,846.80 = 19,794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,237.61/88,846.80 = 19,794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,237.61x = 88,846.80 × 19,794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,237.61x = 1,758,692,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,692,198.09/59,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,688.78

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