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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.93, 88,887.44 and 19,821.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.93, 88,887.44 and 19,821.98 is: 29,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.93 : 88,887.44 = 19,821.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.93/88,887.44 = 19,821.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.93x = 88,887.44 × 19,821.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.93x = 1,761,925,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,925,329.70/59,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,729.64

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