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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,455.18, 89,195.91 and 20,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,455.18, 89,195.91 and 20,011 is: 30,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,455.18 : 89,195.91 = 20,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,455.18/89,195.91 = 20,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,455.18x = 89,195.91 × 20,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,455.18x = 1,784,899,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,899,355.01/59,455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,020.92

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