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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511, 89,266.54 and 22,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511, 89,266.54 and 22,575 is: 33,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511 : 89,266.54 = 22,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511/89,266.54 = 22,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511x = 89,266.54 × 22,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511x = 2,015,192,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,192,140.50/59,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,862.52

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