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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,479.62, 89,219.50 and 17,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,479.62, 89,219.50 and 17,926.62 is: 26,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,479.62 : 89,219.50 = 17,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,479.62/89,219.50 = 17,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,479.62x = 89,219.50 × 17,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,479.62x = 1,599,404,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,404,073.09/59,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.95

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