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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,355.36, 89,029.80 and 14,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,355.36, 89,029.80 and 14,982.12 is: 22,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,355.36 : 89,029.80 = 14,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,355.36/89,029.80 = 14,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,355.36x = 89,029.80 × 14,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,355.36x = 1,333,855,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,855,147.18/59,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.36

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