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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,013.62, 89,998.83 and 20,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,013.62, 89,998.83 and 20,560.14 is: 30,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,013.62 : 89,998.83 = 20,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,013.62/89,998.83 = 20,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,013.62x = 89,998.83 × 20,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,013.62x = 1,850,388,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,388,544.64/60,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,832.81

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