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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.67, 88,899.48 and 19,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.67, 88,899.48 and 19,826.54 is: 29,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.67 : 88,899.48 = 19,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.67/88,899.48 = 19,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.67x = 88,899.48 × 19,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.67x = 1,762,568,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,568,651.70/59,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,733.61

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