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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,321.63, 88,994.34 and 21,881.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,321.63, 88,994.34 and 21,881.91 is: 32,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,321.63 : 88,994.34 = 21,881.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,321.63/88,994.34 = 21,881.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,321.63x = 88,994.34 × 21,881.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,321.63x = 1,947,366,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,366,138.39/59,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.26

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