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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,714.46, 89,540.82 and 17,589.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,714.46, 89,540.82 and 17,589.06 is: 26,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,714.46 : 89,540.82 = 17,589.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,714.46/89,540.82 = 17,589.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,714.46x = 89,540.82 × 17,589.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,714.46x = 1,574,938,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,938,855.43/59,714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.50

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