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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,957.74, 89,940.50 and 19,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,957.74, 89,940.50 and 19,975.02 is: 29,963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,957.74 : 89,940.50 = 19,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,957.74/89,940.50 = 19,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,957.74x = 89,940.50 × 19,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,957.74x = 1,796,563,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,563,286.31/59,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,963.83

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