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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,372.16, 89,058.42 and 14,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,372.16, 89,058.42 and 14,393.34 is: 21,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,372.16 : 89,058.42 = 14,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,372.16/89,058.42 = 14,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,372.16x = 89,058.42 × 14,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,372.16x = 1,281,848,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,848,118.92/59,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.05

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