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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,525.38, 89,286.25 and 20,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,525.38, 89,286.25 and 20,079.19 is: 30,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,525.38 : 89,286.25 = 20,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,525.38/89,286.25 = 20,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,525.38x = 89,286.25 × 20,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,525.38x = 1,792,795,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,795,677.20/59,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,118.17

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