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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.26, 89,057.65 and 15,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.26, 89,057.65 and 15,001.28 is: 22,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.26 : 89,057.65 = 15,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.26/89,057.65 = 15,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.26x = 89,057.65 × 15,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.26x = 1,335,978,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,978,743.79/59,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.84

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