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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.72, 88,561.10 and 19,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.72, 88,561.10 and 19,593.16 is: 29,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.72 : 88,561.10 = 19,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.72/88,561.10 = 19,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.72x = 88,561.10 × 19,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.72x = 1,735,191,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,191,802.08/59,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.23

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