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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,811.79, 89,731.58 and 20,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,811.79, 89,731.58 and 20,369.24 is: 30,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,811.79 : 89,731.58 = 20,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,811.79/89,731.58 = 20,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,811.79x = 89,731.58 × 20,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,811.79x = 1,827,763,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,763,986.75/59,811.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,558.59

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