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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,544.72, 89,311.57 and 20,102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,544.72, 89,311.57 and 20,102.17 is: 30,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,544.72 : 89,311.57 = 20,102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,544.72/89,311.57 = 20,102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,544.72x = 89,311.57 × 20,102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,544.72x = 1,795,356,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,356,363.11/59,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,151.39

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