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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,664.20, 89,496.97 and 17,545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,664.20, 89,496.97 and 17,545.11 is: 26,317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,664.20 : 89,496.97 = 17,545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,664.20/89,496.97 = 17,545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,664.20x = 89,496.97 × 17,545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,664.20x = 1,570,233,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,233,803.84/59,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.86

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