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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,604.95, 89,407.46 and 15,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,604.95, 89,407.46 and 15,231.74 is: 22,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,604.95 : 89,407.46 = 15,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,604.95/89,407.46 = 15,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,604.95x = 89,407.46 × 15,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,604.95x = 1,361,831,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,831,530.90/59,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.63

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