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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,497.67, 89,246.81 and 20,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,497.67, 89,246.81 and 20,055.12 is: 30,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,497.67 : 89,246.81 = 20,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,497.67/89,246.81 = 20,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,497.67x = 89,246.81 × 20,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,497.67x = 1,789,855,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,855,484.17/59,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,082.78

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