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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954, 89,935.36 and 23,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954, 89,935.36 and 23,018 is: 34,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954 : 89,935.36 = 23,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954/89,935.36 = 23,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954x = 89,935.36 × 23,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954x = 2,070,132,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,132,116.48/59,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,528.67

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