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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,715.24, 89,569.62 and 18,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,715.24, 89,569.62 and 18,159 is: 27,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,715.24 : 89,569.62 = 18,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,715.24/89,569.62 = 18,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,715.24x = 89,569.62 × 18,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,715.24x = 1,626,494,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,494,729.58/59,715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,237.51

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