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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,289.14, 88,905.72 and 19,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,289.14, 88,905.72 and 19,835.66 is: 29,744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,289.14 : 88,905.72 = 19,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,289.14/88,905.72 = 19,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,289.14x = 88,905.72 × 19,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,289.14x = 1,763,503,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,503,633.98/59,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,744.13

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