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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,916.81, 89,877.50 and 19,939.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,916.81, 89,877.50 and 19,939.37 is: 29,909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,916.81 : 89,877.50 = 19,939.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,916.81/89,877.50 = 19,939.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,916.81x = 89,877.50 × 19,939.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,916.81x = 1,792,100,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,100,252.86/59,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,909.81

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