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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,708.82, 89,565.42 and 19,728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,708.82, 89,565.42 and 19,728.84 is: 29,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,708.82 : 89,565.42 = 19,728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,708.82/89,565.42 = 19,728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,708.82x = 89,565.42 × 19,728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,708.82x = 1,767,021,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,021,840.71/59,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,593.98

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