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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,146.59, 88,734 and 19,704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,146.59, 88,734 and 19,704.03 is: 29,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,146.59 : 88,734 = 19,704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,146.59/88,734 = 19,704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,146.59x = 88,734 × 19,704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,146.59x = 1,748,417,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,417,398.02/59,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,560.75

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