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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.06, 89,661.94 and 22,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.06, 89,661.94 and 22,341.20 is: 33,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.06 : 89,661.94 = 22,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.06/89,661.94 = 22,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.06x = 89,661.94 × 22,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.06x = 2,003,154,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,154,829.77/59,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,515.48

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