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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,383.37, 89,075.05 and 19,968.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,383.37, 89,075.05 and 19,968.17 is: 29,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,383.37 : 89,075.05 = 19,968.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,383.37/89,075.05 = 19,968.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,383.37x = 89,075.05 × 19,968.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,383.37x = 1,778,665,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,665,245.86/59,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,952.24

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