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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.50, 89,267.29 and 22,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.50, 89,267.29 and 22,575.50 is: 33,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.50 : 89,267.29 = 22,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.50/89,267.29 = 22,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.50x = 89,267.29 × 22,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.50x = 2,015,253,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,253,705.40/59,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,863.27

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