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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,708.48, 89,544.36 and 19,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,708.48, 89,544.36 and 19,720.28 is: 29,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,708.48 : 89,544.36 = 19,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,708.48/89,544.36 = 19,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,708.48x = 89,544.36 × 19,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,708.48x = 1,765,839,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,839,851.62/59,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,574.36

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