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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.88, 89,394.84 and 22,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.88, 89,394.84 and 22,650 is: 33,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.88 : 89,394.84 = 22,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.88/89,394.84 = 22,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.88x = 89,394.84 × 22,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.88x = 2,024,793,126
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,793,126/59,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.38

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