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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.58, 89,270.46 and 17,960.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.58, 89,270.46 and 17,960.58 is: 26,940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.58 : 89,270.46 = 17,960.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.58/89,270.46 = 17,960.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.58x = 89,270.46 × 17,960.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.58x = 1,603,349,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,349,238.47/59,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.90

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