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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,323.83, 88,928.50 and 19,859.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,323.83, 88,928.50 and 19,859.01 is: 29,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,323.83 : 88,928.50 = 19,859.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,323.83/88,928.50 = 19,859.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,323.83x = 88,928.50 × 19,859.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,323.83x = 1,766,031,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,031,970.79/59,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,769.35

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