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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,664.20, 89,493.46 and 17,542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,664.20, 89,493.46 and 17,542.58 is: 26,313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,664.20 : 89,493.46 = 17,542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,664.20/89,493.46 = 17,542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,664.20x = 89,493.46 × 17,542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,664.20x = 1,569,945,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,945,690.20/59,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.03

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