Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,490, 89,235 and 22,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,490, 89,235 and 22,554 is: 33,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,490 : 89,235 = 22,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,490/89,235 = 22,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,490x = 89,235 × 22,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,490x = 2,012,606,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,606,190/59,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,831
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