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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.92, 89,013.97 and 17,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.92, 89,013.97 and 17,779.92 is: 26,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.92 : 89,013.97 = 17,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.92/89,013.97 = 17,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.92x = 89,013.97 × 17,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.92x = 1,582,661,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,661,354.60/59,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.25

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