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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,238.12, 88,861.76 and 19,795.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,238.12, 88,861.76 and 19,795.37 is: 29,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,238.12 : 88,861.76 = 19,795.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,238.12/88,861.76 = 19,795.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,238.12x = 88,861.76 × 19,795.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,238.12x = 1,759,051,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,051,418.05/59,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,694.59

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