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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,524.80, 89,287.20 and 17,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,524.80, 89,287.20 and 17,966.40 is: 26,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,524.80 : 89,287.20 = 17,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,524.80/89,287.20 = 17,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,524.80x = 89,287.20 × 17,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,524.80x = 1,604,169,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,169,550.08/59,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.60

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