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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958.74, 89,942 and 19,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958.74, 89,942 and 19,976.02 is: 29,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958.74 : 89,942 = 19,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958.74/89,942 = 19,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958.74x = 89,942 × 19,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958.74x = 1,796,683,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,683,190.84/59,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,965.33

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