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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.54, 89,058.03 and 15,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.54, 89,058.03 and 15,001.54 is: 22,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.54 : 89,058.03 = 15,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.54/89,058.03 = 15,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.54x = 89,058.03 × 15,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.54x = 1,336,007,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,007,599.37/59,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.22

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