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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,955.21, 89,933.09 and 15,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,955.21, 89,933.09 and 15,578.82 is: 23,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,955.21 : 89,933.09 = 15,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,955.21/89,933.09 = 15,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,955.21x = 89,933.09 × 15,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,955.21x = 1,401,051,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,051,343.26/59,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.30

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