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