Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,502, 89,253 and 22,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,502, 89,253 and 22,566 is: 33,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,502 : 89,253 = 22,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,502/89,253 = 22,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,502x = 89,253 × 22,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,502x = 2,014,083,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,083,198/59,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,849
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