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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.96, 89,832.68 and 22,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.96, 89,832.68 and 22,439.74 is: 33,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.96 : 89,832.68 = 22,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.96/89,832.68 = 22,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.96x = 89,832.68 × 22,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.96x = 2,015,821,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,821,533.54/59,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,649.77

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