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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,712.96, 89,569.50 and 22,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,712.96, 89,569.50 and 22,272.48 is: 33,408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,712.96 : 89,569.50 = 22,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,712.96/89,569.50 = 22,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,712.96x = 89,569.50 × 22,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,712.96x = 1,994,934,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,934,897.36/59,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,408.74

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