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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.44, 89,783.52 and 18,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.44, 89,783.52 and 18,297.28 is: 27,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.44 : 89,783.52 = 18,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.44/89,783.52 = 18,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.44x = 89,783.52 × 18,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.44x = 1,642,794,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,794,204.83/59,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.28

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