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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946, 89,923.32 and 23,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946, 89,923.32 and 23,010 is: 34,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946 : 89,923.32 = 23,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946/89,923.32 = 23,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946x = 89,923.32 × 23,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946x = 2,069,135,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,135,593.20/59,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.66

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