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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,160, 88,752.96 and 22,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,160, 88,752.96 and 22,224 is: 33,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,160 : 88,752.96 = 22,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,160/88,752.96 = 22,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,160x = 88,752.96 × 22,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,160x = 1,972,445,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,445,783.04/59,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,340.87

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