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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.85, 89,266.39 and 15,138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.85, 89,266.39 and 15,138.63 is: 22,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.85 : 89,266.39 = 15,138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.85/89,266.39 = 15,138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.85x = 89,266.39 × 15,138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.85x = 1,351,370,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,370,811.80/59,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.59

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