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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.05, 89,951.64 and 19,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.05, 89,951.64 and 19,990.08 is: 29,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.05 : 89,951.64 = 19,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.05/89,951.64 = 19,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.05x = 89,951.64 × 19,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.05x = 1,798,140,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,140,479.73/59,968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,984.97

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