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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.76, 89,626.32 and 15,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.76, 89,626.32 and 15,382.73 is: 23,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.76 : 89,626.32 = 15,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.76/89,626.32 = 15,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.76x = 89,626.32 × 15,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.76x = 1,378,697,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,697,481.45/59,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.21

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