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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,557.78, 89,336.67 and 18,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,557.78, 89,336.67 and 18,004.78 is: 27,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,557.78 : 89,336.67 = 18,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,557.78/89,336.67 = 18,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,557.78x = 89,336.67 × 18,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,557.78x = 1,608,487,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,487,234.71/59,557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.17

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