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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.84, 89,915.52 and 18,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.84, 89,915.52 and 18,392.88 is: 27,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.84 : 89,915.52 = 18,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.84/89,915.52 = 18,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.84x = 89,915.52 × 18,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.84x = 1,653,805,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,805,369.50/59,945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.33

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