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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615.78, 89,423.67 and 18,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615.78, 89,423.67 and 18,063.14 is: 27,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615.78 : 89,423.67 = 18,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615.78/89,423.67 = 18,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615.78x = 89,423.67 × 18,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615.78x = 1,615,272,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,272,270.52/59,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,094.71

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