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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,778.84, 89,673.50 and 15,405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,778.84, 89,673.50 and 15,405.53 is: 23,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,778.84 : 89,673.50 = 15,405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,778.84/89,673.50 = 15,405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,778.84x = 89,673.50 × 15,405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,778.84x = 1,381,467,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,467,384.60/59,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.64

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