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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.64, 89,128.51 and 14,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.64, 89,128.51 and 14,441.36 is: 21,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.64 : 89,128.51 = 14,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.64/89,128.51 = 14,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.64x = 89,128.51 × 14,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.64x = 1,287,136,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,136,899.17/59,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.81

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