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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,984.96, 89,968.21 and 20,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,984.96, 89,968.21 and 20,004.65 is: 30,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,984.96 : 89,968.21 = 20,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,984.96/89,968.21 = 20,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,984.96x = 89,968.21 × 20,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,984.96x = 1,799,782,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,782,102.34/59,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.89

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