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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465, 89,203.26 and 20,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465, 89,203.26 and 20,032.04 is: 30,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465 : 89,203.26 = 20,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465/89,203.26 = 20,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465x = 89,203.26 × 20,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465x = 1,786,923,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,923,272.45/59,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,050.00

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