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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.57, 89,628.33 and 19,778.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.57, 89,628.33 and 19,778.17 is: 29,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.57 : 89,628.33 = 19,778.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.57/89,628.33 = 19,778.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.57x = 89,628.33 × 19,778.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.57x = 1,772,684,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,684,205.34/59,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,660.13

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