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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901, 89,855.82 and 22,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901, 89,855.82 and 22,965 is: 34,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901 : 89,855.82 = 22,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901/89,855.82 = 22,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901x = 89,855.82 × 22,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901x = 2,063,538,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,538,906.30/59,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,449.16

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