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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.23, 89,965.94 and 20,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.23, 89,965.94 and 20,534.68 is: 30,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.23 : 89,965.94 = 20,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.23/89,965.94 = 20,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.23x = 89,965.94 × 20,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.23x = 1,847,421,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,421,788.80/59,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,802.05

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