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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.82, 89,079.89 and 19,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.82, 89,079.89 and 19,953.25 is: 29,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.82 : 89,079.89 = 19,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.82/89,079.89 = 19,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.82x = 89,079.89 × 19,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.82x = 1,777,433,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,433,142.33/59,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,911.12

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