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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,664.70, 89,494.21 and 17,543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,664.70, 89,494.21 and 17,543.08 is: 26,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,664.70 : 89,494.21 = 17,543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,664.70/89,494.21 = 17,543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,664.70x = 89,494.21 × 17,543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,664.70x = 1,570,003,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,003,550.38/59,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.78

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