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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,725.60, 89,601.34 and 18,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,725.60, 89,601.34 and 18,171.52 is: 27,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,725.60 : 89,601.34 = 18,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,725.60/89,601.34 = 18,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,725.60x = 89,601.34 × 18,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,725.60x = 1,628,192,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,192,541.84/59,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.22

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