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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,503, 89,254.52 and 22,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,503, 89,254.52 and 22,567 is: 33,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,503 : 89,254.52 = 22,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,503/89,254.52 = 22,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,503x = 89,254.52 × 22,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,503x = 2,014,206,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,206,752.84/59,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,850.51

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