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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,665.61, 89,502.37 and 17,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,665.61, 89,502.37 and 17,549.46 is: 26,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,665.61 : 89,502.37 = 17,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,665.61/89,502.37 = 17,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,665.61x = 89,502.37 × 17,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,665.61x = 1,570,718,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,718,218.35/59,665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.35

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