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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.46, 90,002.88 and 15,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.46, 90,002.88 and 15,625.24 is: 23,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.46 : 90,002.88 = 15,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.46/90,002.88 = 15,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.46x = 90,002.88 × 15,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.46x = 1,406,316,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,316,375.68/59,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.21

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