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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,545.13, 89,317.89 and 17,992.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,545.13, 89,317.89 and 17,992.13 is: 26,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,545.13 : 89,317.89 = 17,992.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,545.13/89,317.89 = 17,992.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,545.13x = 89,317.89 × 17,992.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,545.13x = 1,607,018,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,018,641.62/59,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.25

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