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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,337.04, 89,020.12 and 17,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,337.04, 89,020.12 and 17,784 is: 26,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,337.04 : 89,020.12 = 17,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,337.04/89,020.12 = 17,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,337.04x = 89,020.12 × 17,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,337.04x = 1,583,133,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,133,814.08/59,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,680.36

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