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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,849.61, 89,777.49 and 15,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,849.61, 89,777.49 and 15,476.75 is: 23,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,849.61 : 89,777.49 = 15,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,849.61/89,777.49 = 15,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,849.61x = 89,777.49 × 15,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,849.61x = 1,389,463,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,463,319.47/59,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.91

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