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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,870.23, 89,808.06 and 20,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,870.23, 89,808.06 and 20,427.67 is: 30,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,870.23 : 89,808.06 = 20,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,870.23/89,808.06 = 20,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,870.23x = 89,808.06 × 20,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,870.23x = 1,834,569,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,569,413.02/59,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,642.43

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