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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.16, 89,059.92 and 14,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.16, 89,059.92 and 14,394.34 is: 21,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.16 : 89,059.92 = 14,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.16/89,059.92 = 14,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.16x = 89,059.92 × 14,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.16x = 1,281,958,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,958,768.85/59,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.55

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