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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,534.65, 89,278.63 and 23,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,534.65, 89,278.63 and 23,989.33 is: 35,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,534.65 : 89,278.63 = 23,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,534.65/89,278.63 = 23,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,534.65x = 89,278.63 × 23,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,534.65x = 2,141,734,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,734,568.64/59,534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,974.59

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