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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.46, 89,048.94 and 23,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.46, 89,048.94 and 23,843.50 is: 35,764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.46 : 89,048.94 = 23,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.46/89,048.94 = 23,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.46x = 89,048.94 × 23,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.46x = 2,123,238,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,238,400.89/59,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,764.95

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