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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,326.14, 89,003.78 and 17,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,326.14, 89,003.78 and 17,773.14 is: 26,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,326.14 : 89,003.78 = 17,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,326.14/89,003.78 = 17,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,326.14x = 89,003.78 × 17,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,326.14x = 1,581,876,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,876,553.60/59,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.07

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