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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,832.49, 89,759.41 and 19,853.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,832.49, 89,759.41 and 19,853.87 is: 29,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,832.49 : 89,759.41 = 19,853.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,832.49/89,759.41 = 19,853.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,832.49x = 89,759.41 × 19,853.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,832.49x = 1,782,071,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,071,657.42/59,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,784.35

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