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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,535.76, 89,303.37 and 17,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,535.76, 89,303.37 and 17,982.76 is: 26,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,535.76 : 89,303.37 = 17,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,535.76/89,303.37 = 17,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,535.76x = 89,303.37 × 17,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,535.76x = 1,605,921,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,921,069.90/59,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.06

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