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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,777.60, 89,681.78 and 22,337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,777.60, 89,681.78 and 22,337.91 is: 33,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,777.60 : 89,681.78 = 22,337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,777.60/89,681.78 = 22,337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,777.60x = 89,681.78 × 22,337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,777.60x = 2,003,303,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,303,586.12/59,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.62

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