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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,658.50, 89,488.29 and 18,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,658.50, 89,488.29 and 18,105.50 is: 27,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,658.50 : 89,488.29 = 18,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,658.50/89,488.29 = 18,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,658.50x = 89,488.29 × 18,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,658.50x = 1,620,230,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,230,234.60/59,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,158.41

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