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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,617.76, 89,434.56 and 19,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,617.76, 89,434.56 and 19,623.52 is: 29,437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,617.76 : 89,434.56 = 19,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,617.76/89,434.56 = 19,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,617.76x = 89,434.56 × 19,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,617.76x = 1,755,020,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,020,876.85/59,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,437.89

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