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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,811.84, 89,718.12 and 18,258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,811.84, 89,718.12 and 18,258.84 is: 27,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,811.84 : 89,718.12 = 18,258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,811.84/89,718.12 = 18,258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,811.84x = 89,718.12 × 18,258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,811.84x = 1,638,148,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,148,798.18/59,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.37

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