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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,535.09, 89,306.97 and 17,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,535.09, 89,306.97 and 17,985.33 is: 26,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,535.09 : 89,306.97 = 17,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,535.09/89,306.97 = 17,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,535.09x = 89,306.97 × 17,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,535.09x = 1,606,215,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,215,326.75/59,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.30

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