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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.56, 89,382.79 and 15,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.56, 89,382.79 and 15,215.32 is: 22,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.56 : 89,382.79 = 15,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.56/89,382.79 = 15,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.56x = 89,382.79 × 15,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.56x = 1,359,987,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,987,229.35/59,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.96

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