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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,427.50, 89,161.12 and 19,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,427.50, 89,161.12 and 19,448.30 is: 29,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,427.50 : 89,161.12 = 19,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,427.50/89,161.12 = 19,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,427.50x = 89,161.12 × 19,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,427.50x = 1,734,032,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,032,210.10/59,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,178.95

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