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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,520.24, 89,277.80 and 17,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,520.24, 89,277.80 and 17,966 is: 26,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,520.24 : 89,277.80 = 17,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,520.24/89,277.80 = 17,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,520.24x = 89,277.80 × 17,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,520.24x = 1,603,964,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,964,954.80/59,520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,948.23

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