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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,717.24, 89,572.62 and 18,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,717.24, 89,572.62 and 18,161 is: 27,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,717.24 : 89,572.62 = 18,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,717.24/89,572.62 = 18,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,717.24x = 89,572.62 × 18,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,717.24x = 1,626,728,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,728,351.82/59,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,240.51

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