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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,414.81, 89,122.28 and 15,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,414.81, 89,122.28 and 15,041.55 is: 22,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,414.81 : 89,122.28 = 15,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,414.81/89,122.28 = 15,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,414.81x = 89,122.28 × 15,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,414.81x = 1,340,537,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,537,489.73/59,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.35

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