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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,087.06, 88,630.59 and 19,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,087.06, 88,630.59 and 19,644.51 is: 29,466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,087.06 : 88,630.59 = 19,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,087.06/88,630.59 = 19,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,087.06x = 88,630.59 × 19,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,087.06x = 1,741,104,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,104,511.56/59,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,466.77

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