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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.88, 89,871.84 and 22,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.88, 89,871.84 and 22,968 is: 34,456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.88 : 89,871.84 = 22,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.88/89,871.84 = 22,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.88x = 89,871.84 × 22,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.88x = 2,064,176,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,176,421.12/59,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,456.42

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