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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,848, 89,775.60 and 18,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,848, 89,775.60 and 18,295.36 is: 27,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,848 : 89,775.60 = 18,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,848/89,775.60 = 18,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,848x = 89,775.60 × 18,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,848x = 1,642,476,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,476,921.22/59,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,444.14

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