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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.64, 89,794.12 and 15,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.64, 89,794.12 and 15,490.72 is: 23,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.64 : 89,794.12 = 15,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.64/89,794.12 = 15,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.64x = 89,794.12 × 15,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.64x = 1,390,975,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,975,570.57/59,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.18

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