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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,444.60, 89,178.57 and 22,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,444.60, 89,178.57 and 22,005 is: 33,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,444.60 : 89,178.57 = 22,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,444.60/89,178.57 = 22,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,444.60x = 89,178.57 × 22,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,444.60x = 1,962,374,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,374,432.85/59,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,011.82

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