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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,519.94, 89,279.91 and 23,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,519.94, 89,279.91 and 23,997.39 is: 35,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,519.94 : 89,279.91 = 23,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,519.94/89,279.91 = 23,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,519.94x = 89,279.91 × 23,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,519.94x = 2,142,484,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,484,819.43/59,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.09

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