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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,941.52, 89,907.96 and 18,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,941.52, 89,907.96 and 18,386 is: 27,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,941.52 : 89,907.96 = 18,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,941.52/89,907.96 = 18,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,941.52x = 89,907.96 × 18,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,941.52x = 1,653,047,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,047,752.56/59,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.67

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