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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,522.24, 89,280.80 and 17,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,522.24, 89,280.80 and 17,968 is: 26,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,522.24 : 89,280.80 = 17,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,522.24/89,280.80 = 17,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,522.24x = 89,280.80 × 17,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,522.24x = 1,604,197,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,197,414.40/59,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.23

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