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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,289.76, 88,913.21 and 19,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,289.76, 88,913.21 and 19,837.64 is: 29,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,289.76 : 88,913.21 = 19,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,289.76/88,913.21 = 19,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,289.76x = 88,913.21 × 19,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,289.76x = 1,763,828,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,828,523.10/59,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,749.30

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