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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.83, 89,969.19 and 15,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.83, 89,969.19 and 15,608.46 is: 23,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.83 : 89,969.19 = 15,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.83/89,969.19 = 15,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.83x = 89,969.19 × 15,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.83x = 1,404,280,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,280,503.35/59,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,413.33

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