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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,444.10, 89,166.15 and 19,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,444.10, 89,166.15 and 19,997.10 is: 29,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,444.10 : 89,166.15 = 19,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,444.10/89,166.15 = 19,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,444.10x = 89,166.15 × 19,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,444.10x = 1,783,064,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,064,418.17/59,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,995.65

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