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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,629.16, 89,442.81 and 15,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,629.16, 89,442.81 and 15,255.53 is: 22,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,629.16 : 89,442.81 = 15,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,629.16/89,442.81 = 15,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,629.16x = 89,442.81 × 15,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,629.16x = 1,364,497,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,497,471.24/59,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.06

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