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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,655.86, 89,481.74 and 15,283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,655.86, 89,481.74 and 15,283.05 is: 22,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,655.86 : 89,481.74 = 15,283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,655.86/89,481.74 = 15,283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,655.86x = 89,481.74 × 15,283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,655.86x = 1,367,553,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,553,830.09/59,655.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.05

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