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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.23, 88,719.96 and 19,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.23, 88,719.96 and 19,694.69 is: 29,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.23 : 88,719.96 = 19,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.23/88,719.96 = 19,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.23x = 88,719.96 × 19,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.23x = 1,747,311,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,311,665.41/59,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,546.73

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