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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,498, 89,247 and 22,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,498, 89,247 and 22,562 is: 33,843

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,498 : 89,247 = 22,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,498/89,247 = 22,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,498x = 89,247 × 22,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,498x = 2,013,590,814
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,590,814/59,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,843

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