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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,243.62, 88,865.88 and 14,870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,243.62, 88,865.88 and 14,870.59 is: 22,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,243.62 : 88,865.88 = 14,870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,243.62/88,865.88 = 14,870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,243.62x = 88,865.88 × 14,870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,243.62x = 1,321,488,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,488,066.47/59,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,306.00

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