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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,034.22, 88,561.85 and 19,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,034.22, 88,561.85 and 19,593.66 is: 29,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,034.22 : 88,561.85 = 19,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,034.22/88,561.85 = 19,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,034.22x = 88,561.85 × 19,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,034.22x = 1,735,250,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,250,777.87/59,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.98

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