Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,000.44, 86,989.69 and 20,559
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,000.44, 86,989.69 and 20,559 is: 30,834.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,000.44 : 86,989.69 = 20,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,000.44/86,989.69 = 20,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,000.44x = 86,989.69 × 20,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,000.44x = 1,788,421,036.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,788,421,036.71/58,000.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,834.61
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