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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,360.44, 89,040.68 and 23,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,360.44, 89,040.68 and 23,838 is: 35,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,360.44 : 89,040.68 = 23,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,360.44/89,040.68 = 23,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,360.44x = 89,040.68 × 23,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,360.44x = 2,122,551,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,551,729.84/59,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,757.01

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