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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,645.52, 89,446.14 and 17,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,645.52, 89,446.14 and 17,514 is: 26,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,645.52 : 89,446.14 = 17,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,645.52/89,446.14 = 17,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,645.52x = 89,446.14 × 17,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,645.52x = 1,566,559,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,559,695.96/59,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.50

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