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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,324.27, 88,977.02 and 19,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,324.27, 88,977.02 and 19,881.72 is: 29,819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,324.27 : 88,977.02 = 19,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,324.27/88,977.02 = 19,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,324.27x = 88,977.02 × 19,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,324.27x = 1,769,016,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,016,098.67/59,324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,819.44

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