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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,371.20, 89,056.80 and 14,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,371.20, 89,056.80 and 14,998.08 is: 22,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,371.20 : 89,056.80 = 14,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,371.20/89,056.80 = 14,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,371.20x = 89,056.80 × 14,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,371.20x = 1,335,681,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,681,010.94/59,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.12

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