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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.96, 89,993.94 and 23,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.96, 89,993.94 and 23,034.04 is: 34,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.96 : 89,993.94 = 23,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.96/89,993.94 = 23,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.96x = 89,993.94 × 23,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.96x = 2,072,924,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,924,013.72/59,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,551.06

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