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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,384.38, 89,079.62 and 15,011.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,384.38, 89,079.62 and 15,011.51 is: 22,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,384.38 : 89,079.62 = 15,011.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,384.38/89,079.62 = 15,011.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,384.38x = 89,079.62 × 15,011.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,384.38x = 1,337,219,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,219,606.43/59,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.04

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