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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.58, 90,001.73 and 15,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.58, 90,001.73 and 15,624.72 is: 23,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.58 : 90,001.73 = 15,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.58/90,001.73 = 15,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.58x = 90,001.73 × 15,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.58x = 1,406,251,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,251,869.83/59,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.48

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