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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,669, 89,504.04 and 18,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,669, 89,504.04 and 18,116 is: 27,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,669 : 89,504.04 = 18,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,669/89,504.04 = 18,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,669x = 89,504.04 × 18,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,669x = 1,621,455,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,455,188.64/59,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.16

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