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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,272.29, 88,889.97 and 19,820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,272.29, 88,889.97 and 19,820.17 is: 29,724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,272.29 : 88,889.97 = 19,820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,272.29/88,889.97 = 19,820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,272.29x = 88,889.97 × 19,820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,272.29x = 1,761,814,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,814,316.69/59,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,724.08

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