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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.48, 89,935.62 and 19,971.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.48, 89,935.62 and 19,971.77 is: 29,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.48 : 89,935.62 = 19,971.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.48/89,935.62 = 19,971.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.48x = 89,935.62 × 19,971.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.48x = 1,796,172,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,172,992.88/59,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,958.95

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