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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.37, 89,206.28 and 20,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.37, 89,206.28 and 20,055.86 is: 30,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.37 : 89,206.28 = 20,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.37/89,206.28 = 20,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.37x = 89,206.28 × 20,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.37x = 1,789,108,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,108,266.91/59,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,062.80

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