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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,400.22, 89,113.63 and 19,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,400.22, 89,113.63 and 19,956.26 is: 29,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,400.22 : 89,113.63 = 19,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,400.22/89,113.63 = 19,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,400.22x = 89,113.63 × 19,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,400.22x = 1,778,374,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,374,769.82/59,400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,938.86

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