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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,480.94, 89,198.73 and 20,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,480.94, 89,198.73 and 20,027.46 is: 30,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,480.94 : 89,198.73 = 20,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,480.94/89,198.73 = 20,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,480.94x = 89,198.73 × 20,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,480.94x = 1,786,423,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,423,997.13/59,480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,033.55

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