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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.92, 88,897.50 and 19,819.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.92, 88,897.50 and 19,819.62 is: 29,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.92 : 88,897.50 = 19,819.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.92/88,897.50 = 19,819.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.92x = 88,897.50 × 19,819.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.92x = 1,761,914,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,914,668.95/59,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,729.97

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