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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.62, 88,892.25 and 19,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.62, 88,892.25 and 19,809.70 is: 29,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.62 : 88,892.25 = 19,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.62/88,892.25 = 19,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.62x = 88,892.25 × 19,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.62x = 1,760,928,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,928,804.83/59,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,714.49

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