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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,099.92, 88,623.96 and 22,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,099.92, 88,623.96 and 22,138 is: 33,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,099.92 : 88,623.96 = 22,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,099.92/88,623.96 = 22,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,099.92x = 88,623.96 × 22,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,099.92x = 1,961,957,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,957,226.48/59,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,197.29

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