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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,452.62, 89,178.03 and 14,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,452.62, 89,178.03 and 14,474.40 is: 21,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,452.62 : 89,178.03 = 14,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,452.62/89,178.03 = 14,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,452.62x = 89,178.03 × 14,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,452.62x = 1,290,798,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,798,477.43/59,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.38

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