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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,787.62, 89,675.51 and 20,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,787.62, 89,675.51 and 20,344.16 is: 30,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,787.62 : 89,675.51 = 20,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,787.62/89,675.51 = 20,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,787.62x = 89,675.51 × 20,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,787.62x = 1,824,373,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,373,045.99/59,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.23

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