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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.60, 89,861.40 and 18,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.60, 89,861.40 and 18,354.60 is: 27,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.60 : 89,861.40 = 18,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.60/89,861.40 = 18,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.60x = 89,861.40 × 18,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.60x = 1,649,370,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,370,052.44/59,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,531.90

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