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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.12, 88,894.50 and 19,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.12, 88,894.50 and 19,811.20 is: 29,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.12 : 88,894.50 = 19,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.12/88,894.50 = 19,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.12x = 88,894.50 × 19,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.12x = 1,761,106,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,106,718.40/59,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,716.74

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