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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.58, 89,007.71 and 21,893.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.58, 89,007.71 and 21,893.85 is: 32,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.58 : 89,007.71 = 21,893.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.58/89,007.71 = 21,893.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.58x = 89,007.71 × 21,893.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.58x = 1,948,721,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,721,342.11/59,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,843.48

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