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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.27, 90,016.85 and 20,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.27, 90,016.85 and 20,555.73 is: 30,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.27 : 90,016.85 = 20,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.27/90,016.85 = 20,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.27x = 90,016.85 × 20,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.27x = 1,850,362,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,362,064.05/59,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,840.26

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