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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,778.18, 89,666.91 and 18,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,778.18, 89,666.91 and 18,225.18 is: 27,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,778.18 : 89,666.91 = 18,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,778.18/89,666.91 = 18,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,778.18x = 89,666.91 × 18,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,778.18x = 1,634,195,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,195,574.79/59,778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,337.66

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