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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,619.62, 89,443.26 and 17,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,619.62, 89,443.26 and 17,498 is: 26,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,619.62 : 89,443.26 = 17,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,619.62/89,443.26 = 17,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,619.62x = 89,443.26 × 17,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,619.62x = 1,565,078,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,078,163.48/59,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.06

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