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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.94, 89,015.09 and 14,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.94, 89,015.09 and 14,971.14 is: 22,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.94 : 89,015.09 = 14,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.94/89,015.09 = 14,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.94x = 89,015.09 × 14,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.94x = 1,332,657,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,657,374.50/59,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.12

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