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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,777.72, 89,666.56 and 19,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,777.72, 89,666.56 and 19,785.96 is: 29,678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,777.72 : 89,666.56 = 19,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,777.72/89,666.56 = 19,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,777.72x = 89,666.56 × 19,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,777.72x = 1,774,138,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,138,969.50/59,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,678.93

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