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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,153.65, 88,730.66 and 14,780.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,153.65, 88,730.66 and 14,780.41 is: 22,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,153.65 : 88,730.66 = 14,780.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,153.65/88,730.66 = 14,780.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,153.65x = 88,730.66 × 14,780.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,153.65x = 1,311,475,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,475,349.49/59,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.66

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