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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,741.37, 89,625.06 and 18,187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,741.37, 89,625.06 and 18,187.29 is: 27,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,741.37 : 89,625.06 = 18,187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,741.37/89,625.06 = 18,187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,741.37x = 89,625.06 × 18,187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,741.37x = 1,630,036,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,036,957.49/59,741.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,284.89

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