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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,101.65, 88,663.41 and 19,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,101.65, 88,663.41 and 19,131.19 is: 28,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,101.65 : 88,663.41 = 19,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,101.65/88,663.41 = 19,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,101.65x = 88,663.41 × 19,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,101.65x = 1,696,236,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,236,321.10/59,101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,700.32

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