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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,693.66, 89,509.68 and 17,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,693.66, 89,509.68 and 17,568.27 is: 26,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,693.66 : 89,509.68 = 17,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,693.66/89,509.68 = 17,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,693.66x = 89,509.68 × 17,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,693.66x = 1,572,530,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,530,428.19/59,693.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,343.34

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