Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,721.24, 89,578.62 and 18,165
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,721.24, 89,578.62 and 18,165 is: 27,246.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,721.24 : 89,578.62 = 18,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,721.24/89,578.62 = 18,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,721.24x = 89,578.62 × 18,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,721.24x = 1,627,195,632.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,195,632.30/59,721.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,246.51
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