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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.42, 89,003.14 and 14,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.42, 89,003.14 and 14,962 is: 22,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.42 : 89,003.14 = 14,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.42/89,003.14 = 14,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.42x = 89,003.14 × 14,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.42x = 1,331,664,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,664,980.68/59,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.00

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