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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,884.76, 89,778.38 and 22,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,884.76, 89,778.38 and 22,423.83 is: 33,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,884.76 : 89,778.38 = 22,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,884.76/89,778.38 = 22,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,884.76x = 89,778.38 × 22,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,884.76x = 2,013,175,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,175,018.68/59,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,617.49

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