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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994.50, 89,975.19 and 22,551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994.50, 89,975.19 and 22,551.62 is: 33,821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994.50 : 89,975.19 = 22,551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994.50/89,975.19 = 22,551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994.50x = 89,975.19 × 22,551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994.50x = 2,029,086,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,086,294.31/59,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,821.21

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