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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,976.27, 89,865.93 and 20,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,976.27, 89,865.93 and 20,511.86 is: 30,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,976.27 : 89,865.93 = 20,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,976.27/89,865.93 = 20,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,976.27x = 89,865.93 × 20,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,976.27x = 1,843,317,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,317,002.52/59,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,734.11

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