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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.52, 89,612.36 and 17,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.52, 89,612.36 and 17,624.44 is: 26,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.52 : 89,612.36 = 17,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.52/89,612.36 = 17,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.52x = 89,612.36 × 17,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.52x = 1,579,367,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,367,662.08/59,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,430.49

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