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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.76, 88,731.90 and 18,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.76, 88,731.90 and 18,621.80 is: 27,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.76 : 88,731.90 = 18,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.76/88,731.90 = 18,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.76x = 88,731.90 × 18,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.76x = 1,652,347,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,347,695.42/59,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,934.04

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