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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.35, 89,267.53 and 15,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.35, 89,267.53 and 15,138.14 is: 22,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.35 : 89,267.53 = 15,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.35/89,267.53 = 15,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.35x = 89,267.53 × 15,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.35x = 1,351,344,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,344,434.21/59,511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.34

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