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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,819.69, 89,729.89 and 15,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,819.69, 89,729.89 and 15,443.42 is: 23,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,819.69 : 89,729.89 = 15,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,819.69/89,729.89 = 15,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,819.69x = 89,729.89 × 15,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,819.69x = 1,385,735,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,735,890.57/59,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.21

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