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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,498.56, 89,256.06 and 20,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,498.56, 89,256.06 and 20,066.96 is: 30,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,498.56 : 89,256.06 = 20,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,498.56/89,256.06 = 20,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,498.56x = 89,256.06 × 20,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,498.56x = 1,791,097,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,097,785.78/59,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,103.21

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