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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157, 88,748.46 and 22,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157, 88,748.46 and 22,221 is: 33,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157 : 88,748.46 = 22,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157/88,748.46 = 22,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157x = 88,748.46 × 22,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157x = 1,972,079,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,079,529.66/59,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,336.37

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