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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,940.72, 89,955.96 and 22,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,940.72, 89,955.96 and 22,537.68 is: 33,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,940.72 : 89,955.96 = 22,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,940.72/89,955.96 = 22,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,940.72x = 89,955.96 × 22,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,940.72x = 2,027,398,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,398,640.57/59,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,823.39

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