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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158, 88,749.96 and 22,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158, 88,749.96 and 22,222 is: 33,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158 : 88,749.96 = 22,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158/88,749.96 = 22,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158x = 88,749.96 × 22,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158x = 1,972,201,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,201,611.12/59,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,337.87

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