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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.69, 89,132.73 and 15,048.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.69, 89,132.73 and 15,048.42 is: 22,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.69 : 89,132.73 = 15,048.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.69/89,132.73 = 15,048.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.69x = 89,132.73 × 15,048.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.69x = 1,341,306,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,306,756.79/59,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.68

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