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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,483.59, 89,224.61 and 14,505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,483.59, 89,224.61 and 14,505.17 is: 21,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,483.59 : 89,224.61 = 14,505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,483.59/89,224.61 = 14,505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,483.59x = 89,224.61 × 14,505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,483.59x = 1,294,217,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,217,617.58/59,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.56

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