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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,921, 89,895.90 and 22,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,921, 89,895.90 and 22,985 is: 34,483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,921 : 89,895.90 = 22,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,921/89,895.90 = 22,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,921x = 89,895.90 × 22,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,921x = 2,066,257,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,257,261.50/59,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,483.02

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