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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958.24, 89,941.25 and 19,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958.24, 89,941.25 and 19,975.52 is: 29,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958.24 : 89,941.25 = 19,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958.24/89,941.25 = 19,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958.24x = 89,941.25 × 19,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958.24x = 1,796,623,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,623,238.20/59,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,964.58

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