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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,470.67, 89,219.73 and 20,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,470.67, 89,219.73 and 20,026.82 is: 30,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,470.67 : 89,219.73 = 20,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,470.67/89,219.73 = 20,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,470.67x = 89,219.73 × 20,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,470.67x = 1,786,787,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,787,473.16/59,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,044.85

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