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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,723.08, 89,597.58 and 18,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,723.08, 89,597.58 and 18,169 is: 27,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,723.08 : 89,597.58 = 18,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,723.08/89,597.58 = 18,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,723.08x = 89,597.58 × 18,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,723.08x = 1,627,898,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,898,431.02/59,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,257.44

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