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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,771.72, 89,657.56 and 19,779.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,771.72, 89,657.56 and 19,779.96 is: 29,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,771.72 : 89,657.56 = 19,779.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,771.72/89,657.56 = 19,779.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,771.72x = 89,657.56 × 19,779.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,771.72x = 1,773,422,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,422,950.50/59,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,669.93

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