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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,462.74, 89,203.32 and 20,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,462.74, 89,203.32 and 20,016.76 is: 30,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462.74 : 89,203.32 = 20,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462.74/89,203.32 = 20,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462.74x = 89,203.32 × 20,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462.74x = 1,785,561,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,561,447.64/59,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,028.24

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