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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,334.42, 89,001.64 and 14,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,334.42, 89,001.64 and 14,961 is: 22,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,334.42 : 89,001.64 = 14,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,334.42/89,001.64 = 14,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,334.42x = 89,001.64 × 14,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,334.42x = 1,331,553,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,553,536.04/59,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.50

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