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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,621.81, 89,436.86 and 20,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,621.81, 89,436.86 and 20,165.59 is: 30,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,621.81 : 89,436.86 = 20,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,621.81/89,436.86 = 20,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,621.81x = 89,436.86 × 20,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,621.81x = 1,803,546,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,546,501.64/59,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,249.78

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