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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,166.41, 88,716.80 and 19,701.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,166.41, 88,716.80 and 19,701.99 is: 29,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,166.41 : 88,716.80 = 19,701.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,166.41/88,716.80 = 19,701.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,166.41x = 88,716.80 × 19,701.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,166.41x = 1,747,897,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,897,555.69/59,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,542.06

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