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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,976, 89,964 and 18,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,976, 89,964 and 18,423 is: 27,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,976 : 89,964 = 18,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,976/89,964 = 18,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,976x = 89,964 × 18,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,976x = 1,657,406,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,406,772/59,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,634.50

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