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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,555.58, 89,346.33 and 18,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,555.58, 89,346.33 and 18,001.50 is: 27,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,555.58 : 89,346.33 = 18,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,555.58/89,346.33 = 18,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,555.58x = 89,346.33 × 18,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,555.58x = 1,608,367,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,367,959.50/59,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.17

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