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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,959, 89,942.86 and 23,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,959, 89,942.86 and 23,023 is: 34,536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,959 : 89,942.86 = 23,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,959/89,942.86 = 23,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,959x = 89,942.86 × 23,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,959x = 2,070,754,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,754,465.78/59,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,536.17

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