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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,327.39, 88,991.07 and 17,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,327.39, 88,991.07 and 17,774.39 is: 26,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,327.39 : 88,991.07 = 17,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,327.39/88,991.07 = 17,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,327.39x = 88,991.07 × 17,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,327.39x = 1,581,761,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,761,984.70/59,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.58

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