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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.33, 89,430.36 and 20,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.33, 89,430.36 and 20,167.57 is: 30,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.33 : 89,430.36 = 20,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.33/89,430.36 = 20,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.33x = 89,430.36 × 20,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.33x = 1,803,593,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,593,045.43/59,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,255.88

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