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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,163, 88,757.46 and 22,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,163, 88,757.46 and 22,227 is: 33,345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,163 : 88,757.46 = 22,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,163/88,757.46 = 22,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,163x = 88,757.46 × 22,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,163x = 1,972,812,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,812,063.42/59,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,345.37

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