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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,959.99, 89,943.89 and 19,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,959.99, 89,943.89 and 19,977.27 is: 29,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,959.99 : 89,943.89 = 19,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,959.99/89,943.89 = 19,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,959.99x = 89,943.89 × 19,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,959.99x = 1,796,833,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,833,375.38/59,959.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,967.21

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