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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,510, 89,265.04 and 22,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,510, 89,265.04 and 22,574 is: 33,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,510 : 89,265.04 = 22,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,510/89,265.04 = 22,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,510x = 89,265.04 × 22,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,510x = 2,015,069,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,069,012.96/59,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,861.02

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