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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,829.24, 89,740.62 and 18,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,829.24, 89,740.62 and 18,273 is: 27,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,829.24 : 89,740.62 = 18,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,829.24/89,740.62 = 18,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,829.24x = 89,740.62 × 18,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,829.24x = 1,639,830,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,830,349.26/59,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,408.51

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