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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261, 88,891.50 and 15,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261, 88,891.50 and 15,485 is: 23,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261 : 88,891.50 = 15,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261/88,891.50 = 15,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261x = 88,891.50 × 15,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261x = 1,376,484,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,484,877.50/59,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.50

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