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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,752.08, 89,629.20 and 18,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,752.08, 89,629.20 and 18,198 is: 27,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,752.08 : 89,629.20 = 18,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,752.08/89,629.20 = 18,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,752.08x = 89,629.20 × 18,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,752.08x = 1,631,072,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,072,181.60/59,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,297.33

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