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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,516.69, 89,275.32 and 20,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,516.69, 89,275.32 and 20,074.14 is: 30,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,516.69 : 89,275.32 = 20,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,516.69/89,275.32 = 20,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,516.69x = 89,275.32 × 20,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,516.69x = 1,792,125,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,125,272.22/59,516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,111.31

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