Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,135.12, 88,720 and 22,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,135.12, 88,720 and 22,202 is: 33,309.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,135.12 : 88,720 = 22,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,135.12/88,720 = 22,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,135.12x = 88,720 × 22,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,135.12x = 1,969,761,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,969,761,440/59,135.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,309.50
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