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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,358.33, 89,036.75 and 23,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,358.33, 89,036.75 and 23,835.38 is: 35,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,358.33 : 89,036.75 = 23,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,358.33/89,036.75 = 23,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,358.33x = 89,036.75 × 23,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,358.33x = 2,122,224,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,224,384.62/59,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,752.76

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