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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,415.93, 89,143.76 and 19,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,415.93, 89,143.76 and 19,436.73 is: 29,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,415.93 : 89,143.76 = 19,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,415.93/89,143.76 = 19,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,415.93x = 89,143.76 × 19,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,415.93x = 1,732,663,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,663,097.12/59,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,161.59

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