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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,847.72, 89,771.44 and 18,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,847.72, 89,771.44 and 18,294.72 is: 27,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,847.72 : 89,771.44 = 18,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,847.72/89,771.44 = 18,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,847.72x = 89,771.44 × 18,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,847.72x = 1,642,343,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,343,358.80/59,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,442.04

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