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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,477.80, 89,156.70 and 22,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,477.80, 89,156.70 and 22,013.80 is: 32,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,477.80 : 89,156.70 = 22,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,477.80/89,156.70 = 22,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,477.80x = 89,156.70 × 22,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,477.80x = 1,962,677,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,677,762.46/59,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.49

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