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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,936.08, 89,901.96 and 18,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,936.08, 89,901.96 and 18,382 is: 27,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,936.08 : 89,901.96 = 18,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,936.08/89,901.96 = 18,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,936.08x = 89,901.96 × 18,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,936.08x = 1,652,577,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,577,828.72/59,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.34

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