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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,003.71, 89,996.28 and 20,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,003.71, 89,996.28 and 20,551.74 is: 30,824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,003.71 : 89,996.28 = 20,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,003.71/89,996.28 = 20,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,003.71x = 89,996.28 × 20,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,003.71x = 1,849,580,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,580,147.53/60,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,824.43

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