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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,629.84, 89,439.28 and 20,182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,629.84, 89,439.28 and 20,182.43 is: 30,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,629.84 : 89,439.28 = 20,182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,629.84/89,439.28 = 20,182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,629.84x = 89,439.28 × 20,182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,629.84x = 1,805,102,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,102,007.85/59,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,271.79

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