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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,327.68, 89,005.92 and 17,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,327.68, 89,005.92 and 17,774.32 is: 26,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,327.68 : 89,005.92 = 17,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,327.68/89,005.92 = 17,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,327.68x = 89,005.92 × 17,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,327.68x = 1,582,019,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,019,703.97/59,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.79

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