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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,943, 89,918.82 and 23,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,943, 89,918.82 and 23,007 is: 34,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,943 : 89,918.82 = 23,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,943/89,918.82 = 23,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,943x = 89,918.82 × 23,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,943x = 2,068,762,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,762,291.74/59,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,512.16

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