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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,951, 89,930.82 and 23,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,951, 89,930.82 and 23,015 is: 34,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,951 : 89,930.82 = 23,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,951/89,930.82 = 23,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,951x = 89,930.82 × 23,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,951x = 2,069,757,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,757,822.30/59,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.16

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