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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.64, 88,926.46 and 19,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.64, 88,926.46 and 19,284.48 is: 28,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.64 : 88,926.46 = 19,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.64/88,926.46 = 19,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.64x = 88,926.46 × 19,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.64x = 1,714,900,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,900,491.13/59,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,929.49

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