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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,848, 89,784.96 and 22,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,848, 89,784.96 and 22,912 is: 34,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,848 : 89,784.96 = 22,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,848/89,784.96 = 22,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,848x = 89,784.96 × 22,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,848x = 2,057,153,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,153,003.52/59,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.96

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