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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,892.27, 89,847.90 and 19,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,892.27, 89,847.90 and 19,912.74 is: 29,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,892.27 : 89,847.90 = 19,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,892.27/89,847.90 = 19,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,892.27x = 89,847.90 × 19,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,892.27x = 1,789,117,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,117,872.25/59,892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,872.27

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