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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,407.68, 89,111.50 and 15,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,407.68, 89,111.50 and 15,034.66 is: 22,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,407.68 : 89,111.50 = 15,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,407.68/89,111.50 = 15,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,407.68x = 89,111.50 × 15,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,407.68x = 1,339,761,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,761,104.59/59,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.98

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