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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,719.24, 89,575.62 and 18,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,719.24, 89,575.62 and 18,163 is: 27,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,719.24 : 89,575.62 = 18,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,719.24/89,575.62 = 18,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,719.24x = 89,575.62 × 18,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,719.24x = 1,626,961,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,961,986.06/59,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.51

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