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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,795.94, 89,672.70 and 17,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,795.94, 89,672.70 and 17,664.86 is: 26,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,795.94 : 89,672.70 = 17,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,795.94/89,672.70 = 17,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,795.94x = 89,672.70 × 17,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,795.94x = 1,584,055,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,055,691.32/59,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.02

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