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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,015.64, 88,523.46 and 22,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,015.64, 88,523.46 and 22,071 is: 33,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,015.64 : 88,523.46 = 22,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,015.64/88,523.46 = 22,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,015.64x = 88,523.46 × 22,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,015.64x = 1,953,801,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,801,285.66/59,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,106.50

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