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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,858.84, 89,788.26 and 18,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,858.84, 89,788.26 and 18,305.48 is: 27,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,858.84 : 89,788.26 = 18,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,858.84/89,788.26 = 18,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,858.84x = 89,788.26 × 18,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,858.84x = 1,643,617,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,617,197.66/59,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.22

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