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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.21, 89,069.40 and 15,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.21, 89,069.40 and 15,005.97 is: 22,509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.21 : 89,069.40 = 15,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.21/89,069.40 = 15,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.21x = 89,069.40 × 15,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.21x = 1,336,572,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,572,827.37/59,379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,509.10

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