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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.60, 89,036.40 and 17,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.60, 89,036.40 and 17,794.52 is: 26,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.60 : 89,036.40 = 17,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.60/89,036.40 = 17,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.60x = 89,036.40 × 17,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.60x = 1,584,360,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,360,000.53/59,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.83

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