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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,542.90, 89,313.44 and 20,127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,542.90, 89,313.44 and 20,127.69 is: 30,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,542.90 : 89,313.44 = 20,127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,542.90/89,313.44 = 20,127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,542.90x = 89,313.44 × 20,127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,542.90x = 1,797,673,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,673,132.52/59,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,191.23

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