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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.72, 89,930.62 and 15,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.72, 89,930.62 and 15,581.32 is: 23,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.72 : 89,930.62 = 15,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.72/89,930.62 = 15,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.72x = 89,930.62 × 15,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.72x = 1,401,237,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,237,768.02/59,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.60

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