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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,918.76, 89,886.78 and 18,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,918.76, 89,886.78 and 18,369 is: 27,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,918.76 : 89,886.78 = 18,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,918.76/89,886.78 = 18,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,918.76x = 89,886.78 × 18,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,918.76x = 1,651,130,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,130,261.82/59,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,556.15

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