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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,444.50, 89,178.40 and 22,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,444.50, 89,178.40 and 22,004.88 is: 33,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,444.50 : 89,178.40 = 22,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,444.50/89,178.40 = 22,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,444.50x = 89,178.40 × 22,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,444.50x = 1,962,359,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,359,990.59/59,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,011.63

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