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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,764.94, 89,626.51 and 17,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,764.94, 89,626.51 and 17,633.84 is: 26,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,764.94 : 89,626.51 = 17,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,764.94/89,626.51 = 17,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,764.94x = 89,626.51 × 17,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,764.94x = 1,580,459,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,459,537.10/59,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.59

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