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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,414.28, 89,132.66 and 23,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,414.28, 89,132.66 and 23,878.36 is: 35,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,414.28 : 89,132.66 = 23,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,414.28/89,132.66 = 23,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,414.28x = 89,132.66 × 23,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,414.28x = 2,128,341,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,341,743.24/59,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,822.06

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