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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.14, 88,888.22 and 19,819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.14, 88,888.22 and 19,819.05 is: 29,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.14 : 88,888.22 = 19,819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.14/88,888.22 = 19,819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.14x = 88,888.22 × 19,819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.14x = 1,761,679,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,679,718.49/59,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,722.39

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