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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,753.76, 89,632.79 and 20,305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,753.76, 89,632.79 and 20,305.75 is: 30,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,753.76 : 89,632.79 = 20,305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,753.76/89,632.79 = 20,305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,753.76x = 89,632.79 × 20,305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,753.76x = 1,820,060,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,060,924.01/59,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,459.35

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