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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.62, 89,197.44 and 20,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.62, 89,197.44 and 20,021.16 is: 30,031.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.62 : 89,197.44 = 20,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.62/89,197.44 = 20,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.62x = 89,197.44 × 20,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.62x = 1,785,836,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,836,217.83/59,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.91

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