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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,740.33, 89,623.46 and 18,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,740.33, 89,623.46 and 18,186.25 is: 27,283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,740.33 : 89,623.46 = 18,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,740.33/89,623.46 = 18,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,740.33x = 89,623.46 × 18,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,740.33x = 1,629,914,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,914,649.43/59,740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,283.32

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