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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.97, 89,205.67 and 20,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.97, 89,205.67 and 20,055.45 is: 30,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.97 : 89,205.67 = 20,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.97/89,205.67 = 20,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.97x = 89,205.67 × 20,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.97x = 1,789,059,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,059,854.40/59,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,062.19

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