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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,242.62, 88,864.38 and 14,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,242.62, 88,864.38 and 14,869.59 is: 22,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,242.62 : 88,864.38 = 14,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,242.62/88,864.38 = 14,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,242.62x = 88,864.38 × 14,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,242.62x = 1,321,376,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,376,896.20/59,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.50

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