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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.62, 89,132.58 and 15,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.62, 89,132.58 and 15,048.38 is: 22,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.62 : 89,132.58 = 15,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.62/89,132.58 = 15,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.62x = 89,132.58 × 15,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.62x = 1,341,300,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,300,781.57/59,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.61

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