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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.20, 88,768.80 and 19,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.20, 88,768.80 and 19,737.60 is: 29,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.20 : 88,768.80 = 19,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.20/88,768.80 = 19,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.20x = 88,768.80 × 19,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.20x = 1,752,083,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,083,066.88/59,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.40

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