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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,458, 89,187 and 22,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,458, 89,187 and 22,522 is: 33,783

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,458 : 89,187 = 22,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,458/89,187 = 22,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,458x = 89,187 × 22,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,458x = 2,008,669,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,669,614/59,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,783

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