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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.20, 89,034.78 and 18,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.20, 89,034.78 and 18,833 is: 28,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.20 : 89,034.78 = 18,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.20/89,034.78 = 18,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.20x = 89,034.78 × 18,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.20x = 1,676,792,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,792,011.74/59,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,252.98

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