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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.46, 89,021.34 and 14,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.46, 89,021.34 and 14,974.20 is: 22,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.46 : 89,021.34 = 14,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.46/89,021.34 = 14,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.46x = 89,021.34 × 14,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.46x = 1,333,023,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,023,349.43/59,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.34

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