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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,262.93, 88,898.91 and 19,820.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,262.93, 88,898.91 and 19,820.11 is: 29,731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,262.93 : 88,898.91 = 19,820.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,262.93/88,898.91 = 19,820.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,262.93x = 88,898.91 × 19,820.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,262.93x = 1,761,986,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,986,175.08/59,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,731.68

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