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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,060.20, 88,592.70 and 19,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,060.20, 88,592.70 and 19,621 is: 29,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,060.20 : 88,592.70 = 19,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,060.20/88,592.70 = 19,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,060.20x = 88,592.70 × 19,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,060.20x = 1,738,277,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,277,366.70/59,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,432.30

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