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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,806.26, 89,708.94 and 15,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,806.26, 89,708.94 and 15,429.24 is: 23,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806.26 : 89,708.94 = 15,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806.26/89,708.94 = 15,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806.26x = 89,708.94 × 15,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806.26x = 1,384,140,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,140,765.41/59,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,143.74

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