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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,059.22, 88,603.80 and 19,616.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,059.22, 88,603.80 and 19,616.54 is: 29,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,059.22 : 88,603.80 = 19,616.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,059.22/88,603.80 = 19,616.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,059.22x = 88,603.80 × 19,616.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,059.22x = 1,738,099,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,099,986.85/59,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,429.78

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