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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,051.12, 90,055.08 and 20,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,051.12, 90,055.08 and 20,598 is: 30,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,051.12 : 90,055.08 = 20,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,051.12/90,055.08 = 20,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,051.12x = 90,055.08 × 20,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,051.12x = 1,854,954,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,954,537.84/60,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,889.59

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