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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,969.52, 89,955.90 and 15,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,969.52, 89,955.90 and 15,595.32 is: 23,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,969.52 : 89,955.90 = 15,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,969.52/89,955.90 = 15,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,969.52x = 89,955.90 × 15,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,969.52x = 1,402,891,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,891,046.39/59,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,393.40

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