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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,545.40, 89,332.98 and 22,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,545.40, 89,332.98 and 22,116.14 is: 33,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,545.40 : 89,332.98 = 22,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,545.40/89,332.98 = 22,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,545.40x = 89,332.98 × 22,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,545.40x = 1,975,700,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,700,692.30/59,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.74

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