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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,935.61, 89,917.86 and 22,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,935.61, 89,917.86 and 22,496.06 is: 33,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,935.61 : 89,917.86 = 22,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,935.61/89,917.86 = 22,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,935.61x = 89,917.86 × 22,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,935.61x = 2,022,797,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,797,882.79/59,935.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,749.52

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