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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,706.59, 89,539.09 and 19,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,706.59, 89,539.09 and 19,717.02 is: 29,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,706.59 : 89,539.09 = 19,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,706.59/89,539.09 = 19,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,706.59x = 89,539.09 × 19,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,706.59x = 1,765,443,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,443,979.02/59,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,568.66

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