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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,772, 89,660.47 and 17,652.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,772, 89,660.47 and 17,652.09 is: 26,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,772 : 89,660.47 = 17,652.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,772/89,660.47 = 17,652.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,772x = 89,660.47 × 17,652.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,772x = 1,582,694,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,694,685.88/59,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.86

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