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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.14, 89,393.73 and 20,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.14, 89,393.73 and 20,151.67 is: 30,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.14 : 89,393.73 = 20,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.14/89,393.73 = 20,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.14x = 89,393.73 × 20,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.14x = 1,801,432,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,432,947.03/59,588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,231.40

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