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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,374.26, 89,053.16 and 14,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,374.26, 89,053.16 and 14,998.28 is: 22,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,374.26 : 89,053.16 = 14,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,374.26/89,053.16 = 14,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,374.26x = 89,053.16 × 14,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,374.26x = 1,335,643,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,643,708.31/59,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.33

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