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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,172.05, 88,706.23 and 22,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,172.05, 88,706.23 and 22,261.97 is: 33,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,172.05 : 88,706.23 = 22,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,172.05/88,706.23 = 22,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,172.05x = 88,706.23 × 22,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,172.05x = 1,974,775,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,775,431.07/59,172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,373.45

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