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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,166, 88,761.96 and 22,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,166, 88,761.96 and 22,230 is: 33,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,166 : 88,761.96 = 22,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,166/88,761.96 = 22,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,166x = 88,761.96 × 22,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,166x = 1,973,178,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,178,370.80/59,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,349.87

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