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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,865.84, 89,795.52 and 18,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,865.84, 89,795.52 and 18,312.96 is: 27,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,865.84 : 89,795.52 = 18,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,865.84/89,795.52 = 18,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,865.84x = 89,795.52 × 18,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,865.84x = 1,644,421,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,421,765.94/59,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.45

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