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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,759.74, 89,583.48 and 20,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,759.74, 89,583.48 and 20,289.28 is: 30,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,759.74 : 89,583.48 = 20,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,759.74/89,583.48 = 20,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,759.74x = 89,583.48 × 20,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,759.74x = 1,817,584,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,584,309.09/59,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,414.86

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