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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,578.64, 89,367.89 and 15,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,578.64, 89,367.89 and 15,205.40 is: 22,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,578.64 : 89,367.89 = 15,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,578.64/89,367.89 = 15,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,578.64x = 89,367.89 × 15,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,578.64x = 1,358,873,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,873,991.74/59,578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,808.07

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