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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,535.47, 89,303.21 and 17,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,535.47, 89,303.21 and 17,982.47 is: 26,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,535.47 : 89,303.21 = 17,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,535.47/89,303.21 = 17,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,535.47x = 89,303.21 × 17,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,535.47x = 1,605,892,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,892,428.07/59,535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.71

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