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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,806.41, 89,711.73 and 20,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,806.41, 89,711.73 and 20,358.39 is: 30,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806.41 : 89,711.73 = 20,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806.41/89,711.73 = 20,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806.41x = 89,711.73 × 20,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806.41x = 1,826,386,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,386,386.91/59,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,538.30

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