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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,782.59, 89,673.89 and 18,229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,782.59, 89,673.89 and 18,229.23 is: 27,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,782.59 : 89,673.89 = 18,229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,782.59/89,673.89 = 18,229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,782.59x = 89,673.89 × 18,229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,782.59x = 1,634,685,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,685,874.66/59,782.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.85

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