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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.02, 89,267.46 and 20,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.02, 89,267.46 and 20,065.74 is: 30,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.02 : 89,267.46 = 20,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.02/89,267.46 = 20,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.02x = 89,267.46 × 20,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.02x = 1,791,217,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,217,642.82/59,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,098.42

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