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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.67, 88,900.98 and 19,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.67, 88,900.98 and 19,827.54 is: 29,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.67 : 88,900.98 = 19,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.67/88,900.98 = 19,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.67x = 88,900.98 × 19,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.67x = 1,762,687,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,687,736.99/59,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,735.11

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