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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.94, 89,490.80 and 17,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.94, 89,490.80 and 17,537.59 is: 26,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.94 : 89,490.80 = 17,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.94/89,490.80 = 17,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.94x = 89,490.80 × 17,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.94x = 1,569,452,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,452,959.17/59,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.68

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