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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.70, 88,720.73 and 19,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.70, 88,720.73 and 19,695.16 is: 29,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.70 : 88,720.73 = 19,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.70/88,720.73 = 19,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.70x = 88,720.73 × 19,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.70x = 1,747,368,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,368,430.59/59,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,547.45

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