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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,969.05, 89,953.14 and 19,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,969.05, 89,953.14 and 19,991.08 is: 29,986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,969.05 : 89,953.14 = 19,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,969.05/89,953.14 = 19,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,969.05x = 89,953.14 × 19,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,969.05x = 1,798,260,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,260,417.99/59,969.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,986.47

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