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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,381.59, 89,080.58 and 19,949.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,381.59, 89,080.58 and 19,949.98 is: 29,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,381.59 : 89,080.58 = 19,949.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,381.59/89,080.58 = 19,949.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,381.59x = 89,080.58 × 19,949.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,381.59x = 1,777,155,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,155,244.24/59,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,927.72

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