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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,385.14, 89,080.76 and 15,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,385.14, 89,080.76 and 15,012.26 is: 22,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,385.14 : 89,080.76 = 15,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,385.14/89,080.76 = 15,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,385.14x = 89,080.76 × 15,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,385.14x = 1,337,303,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,303,530.12/59,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,519.16

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