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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,019.87, 88,542.45 and 19,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,019.87, 88,542.45 and 19,041.13 is: 28,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,019.87 : 88,542.45 = 19,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,019.87/88,542.45 = 19,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,019.87x = 88,542.45 × 19,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,019.87x = 1,685,947,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,947,873.43/59,019.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.77

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