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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,872.04, 89,759.35 and 22,411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,872.04, 89,759.35 and 22,411.13 is: 33,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,872.04 : 89,759.35 = 22,411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,872.04/89,759.35 = 22,411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,872.04x = 89,759.35 × 22,411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,872.04x = 2,011,607,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,607,956.74/59,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,598.46

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