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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.60, 89,466.90 and 20,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.60, 89,466.90 and 20,192.20 is: 30,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.60 : 89,466.90 = 20,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.60/89,466.90 = 20,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.60x = 89,466.90 × 20,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.60x = 1,806,533,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,533,538.18/59,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,288.30

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