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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.08, 89,633.70 and 18,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.08, 89,633.70 and 18,201 is: 27,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.08 : 89,633.70 = 18,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.08/89,633.70 = 18,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.08x = 89,633.70 × 18,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.08x = 1,631,422,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,422,973.70/59,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.83

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