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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,698.23, 89,528.32 and 19,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,698.23, 89,528.32 and 19,709.76 is: 29,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,698.23 : 89,528.32 = 19,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,698.23/89,528.32 = 19,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,698.23x = 89,528.32 × 19,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,698.23x = 1,764,581,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,581,700.40/59,698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,558.36

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