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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,541.58, 89,306.89 and 20,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,541.58, 89,306.89 and 20,099.04 is: 30,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,541.58 : 89,306.89 = 20,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,541.58/89,306.89 = 20,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,541.58x = 89,306.89 × 20,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,541.58x = 1,794,982,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,982,369.24/59,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,146.70

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