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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615.62, 89,437.26 and 17,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615.62, 89,437.26 and 17,494 is: 26,245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615.62 : 89,437.26 = 17,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615.62/89,437.26 = 17,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615.62x = 89,437.26 × 17,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615.62x = 1,564,615,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,615,426.44/59,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.06

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