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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,721.24 : 89,578.62 = 18,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,721.24/89,578.62 = 18,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,721.24x = 89,578.62 × 18,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,721.24x = 1,627,195,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,195,632.30/59,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,246.51

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