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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.28, 89,966.04 and 15,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.28, 89,966.04 and 15,603.96 is: 23,405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.28 : 89,966.04 = 15,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.28/89,966.04 = 15,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.28x = 89,966.04 × 15,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.28x = 1,403,826,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,826,489.52/59,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,405.97

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