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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,808.26, 89,711.94 and 15,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,808.26, 89,711.94 and 15,431.24 is: 23,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,808.26 : 89,711.94 = 15,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,808.26/89,711.94 = 15,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,808.26x = 89,711.94 × 15,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,808.26x = 1,384,366,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,366,477.01/59,808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,146.74

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