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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.70, 88,967.79 and 19,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.70, 88,967.79 and 19,863.24 is: 29,795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.70 : 88,967.79 = 19,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.70/88,967.79 = 19,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.70x = 88,967.79 × 19,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.70x = 1,767,188,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,188,565.04/59,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.95

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