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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.02, 89,962.79 and 22,534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.02, 89,962.79 and 22,534.23 is: 33,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.02 : 89,962.79 = 22,534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.02/89,962.79 = 22,534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.02x = 89,962.79 × 22,534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.02x = 2,027,242,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,242,425.99/59,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,800.32

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