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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,627.91, 89,440.94 and 15,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,627.91, 89,440.94 and 15,254.28 is: 22,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,627.91 : 89,440.94 = 15,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,627.91/89,440.94 = 15,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,627.91x = 89,440.94 × 15,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,627.91x = 1,364,357,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,357,065.95/59,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,881.18

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