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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,933.08, 89,897.46 and 18,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,933.08, 89,897.46 and 18,379 is: 27,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,933.08 : 89,897.46 = 18,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,933.08/89,897.46 = 18,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,933.08x = 89,897.46 × 18,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,933.08x = 1,652,225,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,225,417.34/59,933.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,567.84

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