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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,401.16, 89,114.79 and 19,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,401.16, 89,114.79 and 19,957.22 is: 29,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,401.16 : 89,114.79 = 19,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,401.16/89,114.79 = 19,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,401.16x = 89,114.79 × 19,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,401.16x = 1,778,483,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,483,469.28/59,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,940.21

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