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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,653, 89,480.04 and 18,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,653, 89,480.04 and 18,100 is: 27,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,653 : 89,480.04 = 18,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,653/89,480.04 = 18,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,653x = 89,480.04 × 18,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,653x = 1,619,588,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,588,724/59,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,150.16

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