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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,399.61, 89,112.70 and 19,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,399.61, 89,112.70 and 19,955.64 is: 29,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,399.61 : 89,112.70 = 19,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,399.61/89,112.70 = 19,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,399.61x = 89,112.70 × 19,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,399.61x = 1,778,300,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,300,960.63/59,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,937.92

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