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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,427.76, 89,085.82 and 19,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,427.76, 89,085.82 and 19,957.20 is: 29,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,427.76 : 89,085.82 = 19,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,427.76/89,085.82 = 19,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,427.76x = 89,085.82 × 19,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,427.76x = 1,777,902,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,902,981.69/59,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,917.05

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