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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.62, 89,906.22 and 20,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.62, 89,906.22 and 20,507.74 is: 30,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.62 : 89,906.22 = 20,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.62/89,906.22 = 20,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.62x = 89,906.22 × 20,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.62x = 1,843,773,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,773,159.38/59,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,741.02

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