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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,445.36, 89,179.70 and 22,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,445.36, 89,179.70 and 22,005.72 is: 33,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,445.36 : 89,179.70 = 22,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,445.36/89,179.70 = 22,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,445.36x = 89,179.70 × 22,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,445.36x = 1,962,463,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,463,397.86/59,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,012.89

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