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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,580.62, 89,372.55 and 18,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,580.62, 89,372.55 and 18,027.62 is: 27,041.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,580.62 : 89,372.55 = 18,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,580.62/89,372.55 = 18,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,580.62x = 89,372.55 × 18,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,580.62x = 1,611,174,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,174,369.83/59,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,041.92

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