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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,357.36, 89,035.32 and 17,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,357.36, 89,035.32 and 17,804 is: 26,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,357.36 : 89,035.32 = 17,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,357.36/89,035.32 = 17,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,357.36x = 89,035.32 × 17,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,357.36x = 1,585,184,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,184,837.28/59,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.78

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