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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.34, 89,206.22 and 20,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.34, 89,206.22 and 20,055.82 is: 30,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.34 : 89,206.22 = 20,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.34/89,206.22 = 20,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.34x = 89,206.22 × 20,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.34x = 1,789,103,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,103,891.20/59,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,062.74

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