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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,458.90, 89,197.58 and 20,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,458.90, 89,197.58 and 20,012.94 is: 30,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,458.90 : 89,197.58 = 20,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,458.90/89,197.58 = 20,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,458.90x = 89,197.58 × 20,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,458.90x = 1,785,105,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,105,816.69/59,458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,022.52

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