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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,462.48, 89,207.37 and 20,018.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,462.48, 89,207.37 and 20,018.54 is: 30,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462.48 : 89,207.37 = 20,018.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462.48/89,207.37 = 20,018.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462.48x = 89,207.37 × 20,018.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462.48x = 1,785,801,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,801,304.64/59,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,032.41

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