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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,247.59, 88,852.91 and 19,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,247.59, 88,852.91 and 19,795.50 is: 29,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,247.59 : 88,852.91 = 19,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,247.59/88,852.91 = 19,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,247.59x = 88,852.91 × 19,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,247.59x = 1,758,887,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,887,680.93/59,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,687.08

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