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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,536.58, 89,305.56 and 15,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,536.58, 89,305.56 and 15,163.28 is: 22,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,536.58 : 89,305.56 = 15,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,536.58/89,305.56 = 15,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,536.58x = 89,305.56 × 15,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,536.58x = 1,354,165,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,165,211.84/59,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.10

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