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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,165.83, 88,729.58 and 19,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,165.83, 88,729.58 and 19,712.35 is: 29,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,165.83 : 88,729.58 = 19,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,165.83/88,729.58 = 19,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,165.83x = 88,729.58 × 19,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,165.83x = 1,749,068,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,068,437.75/59,165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,562.14

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