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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,248.74, 88,863.46 and 19,805.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,248.74, 88,863.46 and 19,805.79 is: 29,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,248.74 : 88,863.46 = 19,805.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,248.74/88,863.46 = 19,805.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,248.74x = 88,863.46 × 19,805.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,248.74x = 1,760,011,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,011,027.43/59,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,705.46

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