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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,846.78, 89,773.25 and 15,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,846.78, 89,773.25 and 15,473.91 is: 23,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,846.78 : 89,773.25 = 15,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,846.78/89,773.25 = 15,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,846.78x = 89,773.25 × 15,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,846.78x = 1,389,143,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,143,450.19/59,846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.67

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