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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.92, 89,208.04 and 20,019.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.92, 89,208.04 and 20,019.94 is: 30,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.92 : 89,208.04 = 20,019.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.92/89,208.04 = 20,019.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.92x = 89,208.04 × 20,019.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.92x = 1,785,939,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,939,608.32/59,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,032.99

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