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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.08, 89,267.70 and 15,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.08, 89,267.70 and 15,138.25 is: 22,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.08 : 89,267.70 = 15,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.08/89,267.70 = 15,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.08x = 89,267.70 × 15,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.08x = 1,351,356,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,356,759.53/59,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.27

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