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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,165, 88,760.46 and 22,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,165, 88,760.46 and 22,229 is: 33,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,165 : 88,760.46 = 22,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,165/88,760.46 = 22,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,165x = 88,760.46 × 22,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,165x = 1,973,056,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,056,265.34/59,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,348.37

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