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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.78, 89,196.75 and 14,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.78, 89,196.75 and 14,485.59 is: 21,728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.78 : 89,196.75 = 14,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.78/89,196.75 = 14,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.78x = 89,196.75 × 14,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.78x = 1,292,067,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,067,549.83/59,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.28

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