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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994, 89,974.44 and 22,551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994, 89,974.44 and 22,551.12 is: 33,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994 : 89,974.44 = 22,551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994/89,974.44 = 22,551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994x = 89,974.44 × 22,551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994x = 2,029,024,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,024,393.37/59,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,820.46

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