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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,039.67, 88,576.76 and 19,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,039.67, 88,576.76 and 19,057.73 is: 28,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,039.67 : 88,576.76 = 19,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,039.67/88,576.76 = 19,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,039.67x = 88,576.76 × 19,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,039.67x = 1,688,071,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,071,581.12/59,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,592.16

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