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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.59, 89,635.86 and 17,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.59, 89,635.86 and 17,635.68 is: 26,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.59 : 89,635.86 = 17,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.59/89,635.86 = 17,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.59x = 89,635.86 × 17,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.59x = 1,580,789,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,789,343.48/59,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,454.25

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