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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.02, 89,007.39 and 19,898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.02, 89,007.39 and 19,898.22 is: 29,847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.02 : 89,007.39 = 19,898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.02/89,007.39 = 19,898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.02x = 89,007.39 × 19,898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.02x = 1,771,088,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,088,627.85/59,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,847.45

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