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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,602.88, 89,415.84 and 22,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,602.88, 89,415.84 and 22,664 is: 34,000.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,602.88 : 89,415.84 = 22,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,602.88/89,415.84 = 22,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,602.88x = 89,415.84 × 22,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,602.88x = 2,026,520,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,520,597.76/59,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,000.38

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