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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,164.16, 88,727.08 and 19,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,164.16, 88,727.08 and 19,712.04 is: 29,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,164.16 : 88,727.08 = 19,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,164.16/88,727.08 = 19,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,164.16x = 88,727.08 × 19,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,164.16x = 1,748,991,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,991,750.04/59,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,561.68

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