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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.08, 89,895.96 and 18,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.08, 89,895.96 and 18,378 is: 27,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.08 : 89,895.96 = 18,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.08/89,895.96 = 18,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.08x = 89,895.96 × 18,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.08x = 1,652,107,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,107,952.88/59,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,566.34

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