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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.92, 89,999.52 and 15,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.92, 89,999.52 and 15,622.56 is: 23,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.92 : 89,999.52 = 15,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.92/89,999.52 = 15,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.92x = 89,999.52 × 15,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.92x = 1,406,022,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,022,901.17/59,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.31

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