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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,312.64, 88,954.48 and 19,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,312.64, 88,954.48 and 19,859.52 is: 29,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,312.64 : 88,954.48 = 19,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,312.64/88,954.48 = 19,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,312.64x = 88,954.48 × 19,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,312.64x = 1,766,593,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,593,274.65/59,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,784.43

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