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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.93, 89,495.87 and 17,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.93, 89,495.87 and 17,544.36 is: 26,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.93 : 89,495.87 = 17,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.93/89,495.87 = 17,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.93x = 89,495.87 × 17,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.93x = 1,570,148,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,148,009.68/59,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316.54

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