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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,767.74, 89,664.57 and 18,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,767.74, 89,664.57 and 18,217.98 is: 27,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,767.74 : 89,664.57 = 18,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,767.74/89,664.57 = 18,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,767.74x = 89,664.57 × 18,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,767.74x = 1,633,507,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,507,342.97/59,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.92

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