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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,298.94, 88,939.08 and 19,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,298.94, 88,939.08 and 19,319.36 is: 28,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,298.94 : 88,939.08 = 19,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,298.94/88,939.08 = 19,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,298.94x = 88,939.08 × 19,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,298.94x = 1,718,246,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,246,104.59/59,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,976.00

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