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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.16, 89,097.12 and 19,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.16, 89,097.12 and 19,952 is: 29,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.16 : 89,097.12 = 19,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.16/89,097.12 = 19,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.16x = 89,097.12 × 19,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.16x = 1,777,665,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,665,738.24/59,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,929.47

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