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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,622.81, 89,438.36 and 20,166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,622.81, 89,438.36 and 20,166.59 is: 30,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,622.81 : 89,438.36 = 20,166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,622.81/89,438.36 = 20,166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,622.81x = 89,438.36 × 20,166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,622.81x = 1,803,666,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,666,736.39/59,622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,251.29

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