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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,247.74, 88,861.97 and 19,804.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,247.74, 88,861.97 and 19,804.79 is: 29,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,247.74 : 88,861.97 = 19,804.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,247.74/88,861.97 = 19,804.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,247.74x = 88,861.97 × 19,804.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,247.74x = 1,759,892,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,892,111.50/59,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.96

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