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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,454, 89,180.93 and 15,080.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,454, 89,180.93 and 15,080.65 is: 22,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,454 : 89,180.93 = 15,080.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,454/89,180.93 = 15,080.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,454x = 89,180.93 × 15,080.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,454x = 1,344,906,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,906,206.75/59,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,620.95

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