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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,508, 89,265.60 and 17,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,508, 89,265.60 and 17,955.36 is: 26,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,508 : 89,265.60 = 17,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,508/89,265.60 = 17,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,508x = 89,265.60 × 17,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,508x = 1,602,795,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,795,983.62/59,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.13

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