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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,351.60, 89,013 and 19,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,351.60, 89,013 and 19,898.48 is: 29,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,351.60 : 89,013 = 19,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,351.60/89,013 = 19,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,351.60x = 89,013 × 19,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,351.60x = 1,771,223,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,223,400.24/59,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,842.89

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