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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,886, 89,833.32 and 22,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,886, 89,833.32 and 22,950 is: 34,426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,886 : 89,833.32 = 22,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,886/89,833.32 = 22,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,886x = 89,833.32 × 22,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,886x = 2,061,674,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,674,694.00/59,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,426.66

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