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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.70, 89,612.64 and 17,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.70, 89,612.64 and 17,624.60 is: 26,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.70 : 89,612.64 = 17,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.70/89,612.64 = 17,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.70x = 89,612.64 × 17,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.70x = 1,579,386,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,386,486.88/59,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,430.73

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