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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.60, 89,011.50 and 19,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.60, 89,011.50 and 19,897.48 is: 29,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.60 : 89,011.50 = 19,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.60/89,011.50 = 19,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.60x = 89,011.50 × 19,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.60x = 1,771,104,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,104,541.02/59,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,841.39

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