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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,565.81, 89,343.15 and 20,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,565.81, 89,343.15 and 20,123.27 is: 30,183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,565.81 : 89,343.15 = 20,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,565.81/89,343.15 = 20,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,565.81x = 89,343.15 × 20,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,565.81x = 1,797,875,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,875,883.38/59,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,183.02

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