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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.50, 89,997.69 and 23,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.50, 89,997.69 and 23,059.50 is: 34,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.50 : 89,997.69 = 23,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.50/89,997.69 = 23,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.50x = 89,997.69 × 23,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.50x = 2,075,301,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,301,732.56/59,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,590.96

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