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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,518.24, 89,274.80 and 17,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,518.24, 89,274.80 and 17,964 is: 26,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,518.24 : 89,274.80 = 17,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,518.24/89,274.80 = 17,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,518.24x = 89,274.80 × 17,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,518.24x = 1,603,732,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,732,507.20/59,518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.23

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