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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,060.22, 88,608.21 and 21,104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,060.22, 88,608.21 and 21,104.52 is: 31,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,060.22 : 88,608.21 = 21,104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,060.22/88,608.21 = 21,104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,060.22x = 88,608.21 × 21,104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,060.22x = 1,870,033,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,033,660.97/59,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,663.17

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