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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,744.28, 89,614.26 and 18,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,744.28, 89,614.26 and 18,190.20 is: 27,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,744.28 : 89,614.26 = 18,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,744.28/89,614.26 = 18,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,744.28x = 89,614.26 × 18,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,744.28x = 1,630,101,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,101,312.25/59,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,284.64

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