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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,718.24, 89,574.12 and 18,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,718.24, 89,574.12 and 18,162 is: 27,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,718.24 : 89,574.12 = 18,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,718.24/89,574.12 = 18,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,718.24x = 89,574.12 × 18,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,718.24x = 1,626,845,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,845,167.44/59,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,242.01

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