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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.68, 89,049.82 and 14,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.68, 89,049.82 and 14,994.92 is: 22,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.68 : 89,049.82 = 14,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.68/89,049.82 = 14,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.68x = 89,049.82 × 14,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.68x = 1,335,294,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,294,926.91/59,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.57

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