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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.66, 89,914.23 and 19,964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.66, 89,914.23 and 19,964.10 is: 29,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.66 : 89,914.23 = 19,964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.66/89,914.23 = 19,964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.66x = 89,914.23 × 19,964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.66x = 1,795,056,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,056,679.14/59,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,942.73

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