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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.72, 89,271.10 and 15,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.72, 89,271.10 and 15,140.52 is: 22,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.72 : 89,271.10 = 15,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.72/89,271.10 = 15,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.72x = 89,271.10 × 15,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.72x = 1,351,610,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,610,428.62/59,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.91

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