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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,372.44, 89,060.10 and 19,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,372.44, 89,060.10 and 19,930.84 is: 29,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,372.44 : 89,060.10 = 19,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,372.44/89,060.10 = 19,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,372.44x = 89,060.10 × 19,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,372.44x = 1,775,042,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,042,603.48/59,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,896.74

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