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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,813.28, 89,689.68 and 20,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,813.28, 89,689.68 and 20,357.28 is: 30,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,813.28 : 89,689.68 = 20,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,813.28/89,689.68 = 20,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,813.28x = 89,689.68 × 20,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,813.28x = 1,825,837,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,837,928.87/59,813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,525.63

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