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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.57, 88,912.89 and 19,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.57, 88,912.89 and 19,841.22 is: 29,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.57 : 88,912.89 = 19,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.57/88,912.89 = 19,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.57x = 88,912.89 × 19,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.57x = 1,764,140,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,140,211.33/59,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,741.10

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