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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.89, 88,543.58 and 19,588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.89, 88,543.58 and 19,588.41 is: 29,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.89 : 88,543.58 = 19,588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.89/88,543.58 = 19,588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.89x = 88,543.58 × 19,588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.89x = 1,734,427,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,427,849.97/59,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,376.23

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