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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.52, 89,933.35 and 22,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.52, 89,933.35 and 22,523.70 is: 33,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.52 : 89,933.35 = 22,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.52/89,933.35 = 22,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.52x = 89,933.35 × 22,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.52x = 2,025,631,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,631,795.40/59,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,779.38

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