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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,152.92, 88,719.78 and 19,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,152.92, 88,719.78 and 19,710.36 is: 29,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,152.92 : 88,719.78 = 19,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,152.92/88,719.78 = 19,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,152.92x = 88,719.78 × 19,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,152.92x = 1,748,698,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,698,802.92/59,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,562.34

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