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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,083.92, 88,599.96 and 22,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,083.92, 88,599.96 and 22,122 is: 33,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,083.92 : 88,599.96 = 22,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,083.92/88,599.96 = 22,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,083.92x = 88,599.96 × 22,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,083.92x = 1,960,008,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,008,315.12/59,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.30

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