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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.64, 89,051.74 and 22,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.64, 89,051.74 and 22,429 is: 33,640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.64 : 89,051.74 = 22,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.64/89,051.74 = 22,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.64x = 89,051.74 × 22,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.64x = 1,997,341,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,341,476.46/59,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,640.21

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