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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.20, 89,036.28 and 18,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.20, 89,036.28 and 18,834 is: 28,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.20 : 89,036.28 = 18,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.20/89,036.28 = 18,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.20x = 89,036.28 × 18,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.20x = 1,676,909,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,909,297.52/59,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,254.48

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