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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,716.26, 89,555.34 and 19,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,716.26, 89,555.34 and 19,727.82 is: 29,585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,716.26 : 89,555.34 = 19,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,716.26/89,555.34 = 19,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,716.26x = 89,555.34 × 19,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,716.26x = 1,766,731,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,731,627.56/59,716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,585.44

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