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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,725.17, 89,596.59 and 19,748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,725.17, 89,596.59 and 19,748.29 is: 29,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,725.17 : 89,596.59 = 19,748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,725.17/89,596.59 = 19,748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,725.17x = 89,596.59 × 19,748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,725.17x = 1,769,379,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,379,442.33/59,725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,625.36

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