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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,773.55, 89,639.37 and 17,642.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,773.55, 89,639.37 and 17,642.39 is: 26,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,773.55 : 89,639.37 = 17,642.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,773.55/89,639.37 = 17,642.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,773.55x = 89,639.37 × 17,642.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,773.55x = 1,581,452,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,452,724.89/59,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.40

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