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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,426.66, 89,140.71 and 19,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,426.66, 89,140.71 and 19,983.62 is: 29,975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,426.66 : 89,140.71 = 19,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,426.66/89,140.71 = 19,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,426.66x = 89,140.71 × 19,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,426.66x = 1,781,354,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,354,075.17/59,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,975.67

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