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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.16, 89,393.72 and 20,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.16, 89,393.72 and 20,151.68 is: 30,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.16 : 89,393.72 = 20,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.16/89,393.72 = 20,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.16x = 89,393.72 × 20,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.16x = 1,801,433,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,433,639.45/59,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,231.40

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