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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.98, 89,269.97 and 15,139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.98, 89,269.97 and 15,139.77 is: 22,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.98 : 89,269.97 = 15,139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.98/89,269.97 = 15,139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.98x = 89,269.97 × 15,139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.98x = 1,351,526,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,526,329.51/59,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.78

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