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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864, 89,799.60 and 18,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864, 89,799.60 and 18,311.36 is: 27,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864 : 89,799.60 = 18,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864/89,799.60 = 18,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864x = 89,799.60 × 18,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864x = 1,644,352,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,352,803.46/59,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.14

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