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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,679, 89,499.39 and 19,689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,679, 89,499.39 and 19,689.03 is: 29,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,679 : 89,499.39 = 19,689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,679/89,499.39 = 19,689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,679x = 89,499.39 × 19,689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,679x = 1,762,156,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,156,174.69/59,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,527.24

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