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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,160.93, 88,755.51 and 19,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,160.93, 88,755.51 and 19,718.39 is: 29,582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,160.93 : 88,755.51 = 19,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,160.93/88,755.51 = 19,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,160.93x = 88,755.51 × 19,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,160.93x = 1,750,115,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,115,317.05/59,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,582.28

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