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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.27, 90,012.35 and 20,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.27, 90,012.35 and 20,552.73 is: 30,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.27 : 90,012.35 = 20,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.27/90,012.35 = 20,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.27x = 90,012.35 × 20,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.27x = 1,849,999,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,999,526.22/59,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,835.76

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