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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,604.24, 89,419.32 and 18,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,604.24, 89,419.32 and 18,048 is: 27,075.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,604.24 : 89,419.32 = 18,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,604.24/89,419.32 = 18,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,604.24x = 89,419.32 × 18,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,604.24x = 1,613,839,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,839,887.36/59,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.92

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