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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,934, 89,905.32 and 22,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,934, 89,905.32 and 22,998 is: 34,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,934 : 89,905.32 = 22,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,934/89,905.32 = 22,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,934x = 89,905.32 × 22,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,934x = 2,067,642,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,642,549.36/59,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.66

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