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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,868.64, 89,795.62 and 15,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,868.64, 89,795.62 and 15,491.72 is: 23,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,868.64 : 89,795.62 = 15,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,868.64/89,795.62 = 15,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,868.64x = 89,795.62 × 15,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,868.64x = 1,391,088,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,088,602.27/59,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.68

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