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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,951.16, 89,916.48 and 19,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,951.16, 89,916.48 and 19,965.60 is: 29,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,951.16 : 89,916.48 = 19,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,951.16/89,916.48 = 19,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,951.16x = 89,916.48 × 19,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,951.16x = 1,795,236,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,236,473.09/59,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,944.98

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