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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,908, 89,858.20 and 23,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,908, 89,858.20 and 23,396.44 is: 35,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,908 : 89,858.20 = 23,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,908/89,858.20 = 23,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,908x = 89,858.20 × 23,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,908x = 2,102,361,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,361,984.81/59,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,093.18

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