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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997, 89,999.94 and 23,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997, 89,999.94 and 23,061 is: 34,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997 : 89,999.94 = 23,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997/89,999.94 = 23,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997x = 89,999.94 × 23,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997x = 2,075,488,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,488,616.34/59,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,593.21

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