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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.93, 89,268.99 and 15,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.93, 89,268.99 and 15,139.29 is: 22,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.93 : 89,268.99 = 15,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.93/89,268.99 = 15,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.93x = 89,268.99 × 15,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.93x = 1,351,468,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,468,681.27/59,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.82

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