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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,628.06, 89,446.23 and 20,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,628.06, 89,446.23 and 20,171.84 is: 30,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,628.06 : 89,446.23 = 20,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,628.06/89,446.23 = 20,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,628.06x = 89,446.23 × 20,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,628.06x = 1,804,294,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,294,592.93/59,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.15

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