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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161, 88,754.46 and 22,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161, 88,754.46 and 22,225 is: 33,342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161 : 88,754.46 = 22,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161/88,754.46 = 22,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161x = 88,754.46 × 22,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161x = 1,972,567,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,567,873.50/59,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,342.37

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