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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,298.50, 88,953.96 and 19,320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,298.50, 88,953.96 and 19,320.59 is: 28,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,298.50 : 88,953.96 = 19,320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,298.50/88,953.96 = 19,320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,298.50x = 88,953.96 × 19,320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,298.50x = 1,718,642,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,642,545.27/59,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,982.90

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