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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615, 89,436.32 and 17,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615, 89,436.32 and 17,493.36 is: 26,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615 : 89,436.32 = 17,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615/89,436.32 = 17,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615x = 89,436.32 × 17,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615x = 1,564,541,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,541,742.84/59,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.10

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