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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,140.92, 88,713 and 19,696.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,140.92, 88,713 and 19,696.62 is: 29,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,140.92 : 88,713 = 19,696.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,140.92/88,713 = 19,696.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,140.92x = 88,713 × 19,696.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,140.92x = 1,747,346,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,346,250.06/59,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,545.47

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