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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,378.76, 89,059.91 and 15,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,378.76, 89,059.91 and 15,002.78 is: 22,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,378.76 : 89,059.91 = 15,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,378.76/89,059.91 = 15,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,378.76x = 89,059.91 × 15,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,378.76x = 1,336,145,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,145,716.24/59,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.08

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