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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,021.46, 88,540.92 and 19,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,021.46, 88,540.92 and 19,027.08 is: 28,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,021.46 : 88,540.92 = 19,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,021.46/88,540.92 = 19,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,021.46x = 88,540.92 × 19,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,021.46x = 1,684,675,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,675,168.11/59,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,543.43

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