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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,638.98, 89,462.57 and 15,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,638.98, 89,462.57 and 15,266.12 is: 22,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,638.98 : 89,462.57 = 15,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,638.98/89,462.57 = 15,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,638.98x = 89,462.57 × 15,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,638.98x = 1,365,745,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,745,805.48/59,638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.22

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