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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,238.61, 88,848.30 and 19,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,238.61, 88,848.30 and 19,795.66 is: 29,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,238.61 : 88,848.30 = 19,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,238.61/88,848.30 = 19,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,238.61x = 88,848.30 × 19,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,238.61x = 1,758,810,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,810,738.38/59,238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,690.28

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