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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,408.18, 89,112.27 and 19,965.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,408.18, 89,112.27 and 19,965.29 is: 29,947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,408.18 : 89,112.27 = 19,965.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,408.18/89,112.27 = 19,965.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,408.18x = 89,112.27 × 19,965.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,408.18x = 1,779,152,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,152,535.89/59,408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,947.94

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