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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,849, 89,786.46 and 22,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,849, 89,786.46 and 22,913 is: 34,374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,849 : 89,786.46 = 22,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,849/89,786.46 = 22,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,849x = 89,786.46 × 22,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,849x = 2,057,277,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,277,157.98/59,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,374.46

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