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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,563.63, 89,348.52 and 15,190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,563.63, 89,348.52 and 15,190.77 is: 22,786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,563.63 : 89,348.52 = 15,190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,563.63/89,348.52 = 15,190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,563.63x = 89,348.52 × 15,190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,563.63x = 1,357,272,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,272,369.86/59,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.93

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