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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,752.16, 89,642.76 and 18,199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,752.16, 89,642.76 and 18,199.16 is: 27,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,752.16 : 89,642.76 = 18,199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,752.16/89,642.76 = 18,199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,752.16x = 89,642.76 × 18,199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,752.16x = 1,631,422,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,422,932.08/59,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.16

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