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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,986.39, 89,970.37 and 20,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,986.39, 89,970.37 and 20,006.08 is: 30,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,986.39 : 89,970.37 = 20,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,986.39/89,970.37 = 20,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,986.39x = 89,970.37 × 20,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,986.39x = 1,799,954,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,954,419.85/59,986.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,006.05

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