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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,605.31, 89,407.73 and 15,231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,605.31, 89,407.73 and 15,231.99 is: 22,847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,605.31 : 89,407.73 = 15,231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,605.31/89,407.73 = 15,231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,605.31x = 89,407.73 × 15,231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,605.31x = 1,361,857,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,857,649.28/59,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.92

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