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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,481.80, 89,162.70 and 22,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,481.80, 89,162.70 and 22,017.80 is: 33,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,481.80 : 89,162.70 = 22,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,481.80/89,162.70 = 22,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,481.80x = 89,162.70 × 22,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,481.80x = 1,963,166,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,166,496.06/59,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.49

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