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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,269.78, 88,886.22 and 19,817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,269.78, 88,886.22 and 19,817.67 is: 29,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,269.78 : 88,886.22 = 19,817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,269.78/88,886.22 = 19,817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,269.78x = 88,886.22 × 19,817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,269.78x = 1,761,518,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,518,034.51/59,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,720.34

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