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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,387.64, 89,072.82 and 22,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,387.64, 89,072.82 and 22,443 is: 33,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,387.64 : 89,072.82 = 22,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,387.64/89,072.82 = 22,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,387.64x = 89,072.82 × 22,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,387.64x = 1,999,061,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,061,299.26/59,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.23

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