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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.72, 89,966.70 and 15,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.72, 89,966.70 and 15,604.40 is: 23,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.72 : 89,966.70 = 15,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.72/89,966.70 = 15,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.72x = 89,966.70 × 15,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.72x = 1,403,876,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,876,373.48/59,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.63

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