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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,604.73, 89,407.18 and 15,231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,604.73, 89,407.18 and 15,231.53 is: 22,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,604.73 : 89,407.18 = 15,231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,604.73/89,407.18 = 15,231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,604.73x = 89,407.18 × 15,231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,604.73x = 1,361,807,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,807,798.35/59,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.31

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