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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,549.23, 89,323.80 and 17,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,549.23, 89,323.80 and 17,996.23 is: 26,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,549.23 : 89,323.80 = 17,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,549.23/89,323.80 = 17,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,549.23x = 89,323.80 × 17,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,549.23x = 1,607,491,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,491,649.27/59,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.33

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