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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958.99, 89,942.39 and 19,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958.99, 89,942.39 and 19,976.27 is: 29,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958.99 : 89,942.39 = 19,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958.99/89,942.39 = 19,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958.99x = 89,942.39 × 19,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958.99x = 1,796,712,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,712,917.49/59,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,965.70

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