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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,962.14, 89,951.99 and 19,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,962.14, 89,951.99 and 19,967.58 is: 29,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,962.14 : 89,951.99 = 19,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,962.14/89,951.99 = 19,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,962.14x = 89,951.99 × 19,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,962.14x = 1,796,123,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,123,456.65/59,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,954.29

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