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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,312.52, 88,969.86 and 19,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,312.52, 88,969.86 and 19,869.48 is: 29,804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,312.52 : 88,969.86 = 19,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,312.52/88,969.86 = 19,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,312.52x = 88,969.86 × 19,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,312.52x = 1,767,784,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,784,853.87/59,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,804.58

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