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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,139.14, 88,709.61 and 19,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,139.14, 88,709.61 and 19,696.28 is: 29,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,139.14 : 88,709.61 = 19,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,139.14/88,709.61 = 19,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,139.14x = 88,709.61 × 19,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,139.14x = 1,747,248,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,248,873.70/59,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,544.71

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