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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.14, 89,181.58 and 19,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.14, 89,181.58 and 19,997.66 is: 29,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.14 : 89,181.58 = 19,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.14/89,181.58 = 19,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.14x = 89,181.58 × 19,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.14x = 1,783,422,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,422,915.10/59,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,998.13

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