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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,583.62, 89,377.05 and 18,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,583.62, 89,377.05 and 18,030.62 is: 27,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,583.62 : 89,377.05 = 18,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,583.62/89,377.05 = 18,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,583.62x = 89,377.05 × 18,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,583.62x = 1,611,523,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,523,625.27/59,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,046.42

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