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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.28, 89,043.74 and 23,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.28, 89,043.74 and 23,795.82 is: 35,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.28 : 89,043.74 = 23,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.28/89,043.74 = 23,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.28x = 89,043.74 × 23,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.28x = 2,118,868,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,868,809.17/59,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,708.30

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