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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,520.90, 89,284.59 and 17,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,520.90, 89,284.59 and 17,966.82 is: 26,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,520.90 : 89,284.59 = 17,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,520.90/89,284.59 = 17,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,520.90x = 89,284.59 × 17,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,520.90x = 1,604,160,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,160,157.30/59,520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.21

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