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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,205.69, 88,808.13 and 14,832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,205.69, 88,808.13 and 14,832.27 is: 22,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,205.69 : 88,808.13 = 14,832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,205.69/88,808.13 = 14,832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,205.69x = 88,808.13 × 14,832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,205.69x = 1,317,226,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,226,162.36/59,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.30

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