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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.58, 89,382.78 and 15,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.58, 89,382.78 and 15,215.34 is: 22,822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.58 : 89,382.78 = 15,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.58/89,382.78 = 15,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.58x = 89,382.78 × 15,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.58x = 1,359,989,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,989,387.85/59,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.99

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