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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,289.61, 88,946.32 and 21,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,289.61, 88,946.32 and 21,849.88 is: 32,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,289.61 : 88,946.32 = 21,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,289.61/88,946.32 = 21,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,289.61x = 88,946.32 × 21,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,289.61x = 1,943,466,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,466,006.85/59,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,779.20

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