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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.97, 88,516.74 and 14,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.97, 88,516.74 and 14,638.22 is: 21,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.97 : 88,516.74 = 14,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.97/88,516.74 = 14,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.97x = 88,516.74 × 14,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.97x = 1,295,727,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,727,071.22/59,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.02

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