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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,686.49, 89,529.83 and 19,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,686.49, 89,529.83 and 19,707.71 is: 29,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,686.49 : 89,529.83 = 19,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,686.49/89,529.83 = 19,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,686.49x = 89,529.83 × 19,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,686.49x = 1,764,427,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,427,564.56/59,686.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,561.59

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