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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373, 89,098.38 and 22,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373, 89,098.38 and 22,437 is: 33,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373 : 89,098.38 = 22,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373/89,098.38 = 22,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373x = 89,098.38 × 22,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373x = 1,999,100,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,100,352.06/59,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.19

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