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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.63, 89,382.94 and 22,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.63, 89,382.94 and 22,158.12 is: 33,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.63 : 89,382.94 = 22,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.63/89,382.94 = 22,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.63x = 89,382.94 × 22,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.63x = 1,980,557,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,557,910.47/59,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,237.18

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