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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,008.53, 88,479.99 and 19,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,008.53, 88,479.99 and 19,544.13 is: 29,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,008.53 : 88,479.99 = 19,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,008.53/88,479.99 = 19,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,008.53x = 88,479.99 × 19,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,008.53x = 1,729,264,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,264,426.96/59,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,305.33

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