Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755, 89,632.50 and 18,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,755, 89,632.50 and 18,202 is: 27,303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,755 : 89,632.50 = 18,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,755/89,632.50 = 18,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,755x = 89,632.50 × 18,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,755x = 1,631,490,765 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,490,765/59,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,303
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