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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,492, 89,238 and 22,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,492, 89,238 and 22,556 is: 33,834

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,492 : 89,238 = 22,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,492/89,238 = 22,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,492x = 89,238 × 22,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,492x = 2,012,852,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,852,328/59,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,834

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