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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.34, 89,784.72 and 15,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.34, 89,784.72 and 15,484.41 is: 23,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.34 : 89,784.72 = 15,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.34/89,784.72 = 15,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.34x = 89,784.72 × 15,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.34x = 1,390,263,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,263,416.22/59,861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.73

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