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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,062.29, 88,593.78 and 14,689.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,062.29, 88,593.78 and 14,689.05 is: 22,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,062.29 : 88,593.78 = 14,689.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,062.29/88,593.78 = 14,689.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,062.29x = 88,593.78 × 14,689.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,062.29x = 1,301,358,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,358,464.11/59,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.66

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