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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,359.91, 89,053.16 and 19,916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,359.91, 89,053.16 and 19,916.01 is: 29,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,359.91 : 89,053.16 = 19,916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,359.91/89,053.16 = 19,916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,359.91x = 89,053.16 × 19,916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,359.91x = 1,773,583,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,583,525.51/59,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,878.48

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