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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,697.93, 89,516.07 and 17,572.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,697.93, 89,516.07 and 17,572.53 is: 26,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,697.93 : 89,516.07 = 17,572.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,697.93/89,516.07 = 17,572.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,697.93x = 89,516.07 × 17,572.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,697.93x = 1,573,023,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,023,825.56/59,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,349.72

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