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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.43, 89,996.13 and 15,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.43, 89,996.13 and 15,625.17 is: 23,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.43 : 89,996.13 = 15,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.43/89,996.13 = 15,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.43x = 89,996.13 × 15,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.43x = 1,406,204,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,204,830.59/59,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.14

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