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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,466, 89,204.76 and 20,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,466, 89,204.76 and 20,033.04 is: 30,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,466 : 89,204.76 = 20,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,466/89,204.76 = 20,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,466x = 89,204.76 × 20,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,466x = 1,787,042,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,042,525.27/59,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,051.50

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