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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864.64, 89,789.62 and 15,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864.64, 89,789.62 and 15,487.72 is: 23,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864.64 : 89,789.62 = 15,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864.64/89,789.62 = 15,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864.64x = 89,789.62 × 15,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864.64x = 1,390,636,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,636,493.47/59,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.68

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