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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.36, 89,819.34 and 22,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.36, 89,819.34 and 22,424.30 is: 33,646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.36 : 89,819.34 = 22,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.36/89,819.34 = 22,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.36x = 89,819.34 × 22,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.36x = 2,014,135,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,135,825.96/59,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,646.68

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