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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,481, 89,236.08 and 17,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,481, 89,236.08 and 17,928 is: 26,896.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,481 : 89,236.08 = 17,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,481/89,236.08 = 17,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,481x = 89,236.08 × 17,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,481x = 1,599,824,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,824,442.24/59,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.39

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