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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.38, 89,266.68 and 15,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.38, 89,266.68 and 15,137.76 is: 22,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.38 : 89,266.68 = 15,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.38/89,266.68 = 15,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.38x = 89,266.68 × 15,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.38x = 1,351,297,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,297,577.84/59,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.54

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