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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.26, 89,056.15 and 15,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.26, 89,056.15 and 15,000.28 is: 22,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.26 : 89,056.15 = 15,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.26/89,056.15 = 15,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.26x = 89,056.15 × 15,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.26x = 1,335,867,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,867,185.72/59,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.34

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