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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.89, 89,832.59 and 22,439.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.89, 89,832.59 and 22,439.67 is: 33,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.89 : 89,832.59 = 22,439.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.89/89,832.59 = 22,439.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.89x = 89,832.59 × 22,439.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.89x = 2,015,813,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,813,674.85/59,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,649.67

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