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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.36, 90,008.70 and 22,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.36, 90,008.70 and 22,557.72 is: 33,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.36 : 90,008.70 = 22,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.36/90,008.70 = 22,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.36x = 90,008.70 × 22,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.36x = 2,030,391,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,391,052.16/59,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,841.34

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