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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,526.15, 89,289.72 and 15,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,526.15, 89,289.72 and 15,152.91 is: 22,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,526.15 : 89,289.72 = 15,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,526.15/89,289.72 = 15,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,526.15x = 89,289.72 × 15,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,526.15x = 1,352,999,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,999,091.09/59,526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.49

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