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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,660.27, 89,484.24 and 20,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,660.27, 89,484.24 and 20,216.36 is: 30,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,660.27 : 89,484.24 = 20,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,660.27/89,484.24 = 20,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,660.27x = 89,484.24 × 20,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,660.27x = 1,809,045,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,045,162.75/59,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.45

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