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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,448.22, 89,183.98 and 22,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,448.22, 89,183.98 and 22,008.60 is: 33,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,448.22 : 89,183.98 = 22,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,448.22/89,183.98 = 22,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,448.22x = 89,183.98 × 22,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,448.22x = 1,962,814,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,814,542.23/59,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,017.21

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