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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.16, 89,792.32 and 15,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.16, 89,792.32 and 15,485.32 is: 23,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.16 : 89,792.32 = 15,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.16/89,792.32 = 15,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.16x = 89,792.32 × 15,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.16x = 1,390,462,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,462,808.74/59,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.74

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