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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.76, 89,851.68 and 20,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.76, 89,851.68 and 20,502.32 is: 30,719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.76 : 89,851.68 = 20,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.76/89,851.68 = 20,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.76x = 89,851.68 × 20,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.76x = 1,842,167,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,167,895.90/59,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,719.82

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