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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,828.24, 89,739.12 and 18,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,828.24, 89,739.12 and 18,272 is: 27,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,828.24 : 89,739.12 = 18,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,828.24/89,739.12 = 18,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,828.24x = 89,739.12 × 18,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,828.24x = 1,639,713,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,713,200.64/59,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,407.01

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