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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,676.68, 89,505.90 and 17,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,676.68, 89,505.90 and 17,546.82 is: 26,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,676.68 : 89,505.90 = 17,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,676.68/89,505.90 = 17,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,676.68x = 89,505.90 × 17,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,676.68x = 1,570,543,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,543,916.24/59,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.55

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