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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.20, 88,967.04 and 19,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.20, 88,967.04 and 19,862.74 is: 29,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.20 : 88,967.04 = 19,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.20/88,967.04 = 19,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.20x = 88,967.04 × 19,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.20x = 1,767,129,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,129,184.09/59,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.20

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