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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.08, 89,266.20 and 15,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.08, 89,266.20 and 15,137.25 is: 22,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.08 : 89,266.20 = 15,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.08/89,266.20 = 15,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.08x = 89,266.20 × 15,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.08x = 1,351,244,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,244,785.95/59,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.77

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