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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,646.62, 89,414.31 and 20,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,646.62, 89,414.31 and 20,176.27 is: 30,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,646.62 : 89,414.31 = 20,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,646.62/89,414.31 = 20,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,646.62x = 89,414.31 × 20,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,646.62x = 1,804,046,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,046,813.35/59,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,245.58

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