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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,666.24, 89,489.12 and 15,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,666.24, 89,489.12 and 15,880 is: 23,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,666.24 : 89,489.12 = 15,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,666.24/89,489.12 = 15,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,666.24x = 89,489.12 × 15,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,666.24x = 1,421,087,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,087,225.60/59,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.27

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