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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.12, 88,732 and 22,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.12, 88,732 and 22,210 is: 33,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.12 : 88,732 = 22,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.12/88,732 = 22,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.12x = 88,732 × 22,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.12x = 1,970,737,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,737,720/59,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,321.50

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