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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.64, 89,932.95 and 17,845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.64, 89,932.95 and 17,845.02 is: 26,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.64 : 89,932.95 = 17,845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.64/89,932.95 = 17,845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.64x = 89,932.95 × 17,845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.64x = 1,604,855,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,855,291.41/59,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,762.47

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