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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,720.24, 89,577.12 and 18,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,720.24, 89,577.12 and 18,164 is: 27,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,720.24 : 89,577.12 = 18,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,720.24/89,577.12 = 18,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,720.24x = 89,577.12 × 18,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,720.24x = 1,627,078,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,078,807.68/59,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.01

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