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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,828.62, 89,742.69 and 22,391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,828.62, 89,742.69 and 22,391.50 is: 33,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,828.62 : 89,742.69 = 22,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,828.62/89,742.69 = 22,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,828.62x = 89,742.69 × 22,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,828.62x = 2,009,473,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,473,443.14/59,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.16

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