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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,937, 89,909.82 and 23,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,937, 89,909.82 and 23,001 is: 34,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,937 : 89,909.82 = 23,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,937/89,909.82 = 23,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,937x = 89,909.82 × 23,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,937x = 2,068,015,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,015,769.82/59,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,503.16

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