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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,076, 88,614 and 15,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,076, 88,614 and 15,300 is: 22,950

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,076 : 88,614 = 15,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,076/88,614 = 15,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,076x = 88,614 × 15,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,076x = 1,355,794,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,794,200/59,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950

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