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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.23, 89,511.81 and 19,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.23, 89,511.81 and 19,698.76 is: 29,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.23 : 89,511.81 = 19,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.23/89,511.81 = 19,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.23x = 89,511.81 × 19,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.23x = 1,763,271,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,271,214.80/59,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.85

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