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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,429.40, 89,111.70 and 19,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,429.40, 89,111.70 and 19,966.20 is: 29,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,429.40 : 89,111.70 = 19,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,429.40/89,111.70 = 19,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,429.40x = 89,111.70 × 19,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,429.40x = 1,779,222,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,222,024.54/59,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,938.41

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