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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.59, 89,858.39 and 18,347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.59, 89,858.39 and 18,347.19 is: 27,520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.59 : 89,858.39 = 18,347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.59/89,858.39 = 18,347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.59x = 89,858.39 × 18,347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.59x = 1,648,648,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,648,862.69/59,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.79

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