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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,516.48, 89,279.96 and 22,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,516.48, 89,279.96 and 22,076.96 is: 33,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,516.48 : 89,279.96 = 22,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,516.48/89,279.96 = 22,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,516.48x = 89,279.96 × 22,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,516.48x = 1,971,030,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,030,105.72/59,516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,117.38

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