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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,655.64, 89,427.82 and 20,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,655.64, 89,427.82 and 20,185.28 is: 30,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,655.64 : 89,427.82 = 20,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,655.64/89,427.82 = 20,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,655.64x = 89,427.82 × 20,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,655.64x = 1,805,125,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,125,586.49/59,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.09

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