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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.88, 89,007.96 and 17,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.88, 89,007.96 and 17,783.12 is: 26,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.88 : 89,007.96 = 17,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.88/89,007.96 = 17,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.88x = 89,007.96 × 17,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.88x = 1,582,839,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,839,233.64/59,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,677.27

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