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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,941.56, 89,926.94 and 19,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,941.56, 89,926.94 and 19,960.46 is: 29,945.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,941.56 : 89,926.94 = 19,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,941.56/89,926.94 = 19,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,941.56x = 89,926.94 × 19,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,941.56x = 1,794,983,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,983,088.79/59,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,945.55

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