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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,486.74, 89,243.31 and 17,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,486.74, 89,243.31 and 17,930.74 is: 26,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,486.74 : 89,243.31 = 17,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,486.74/89,243.31 = 17,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,486.74x = 89,243.31 × 17,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,486.74x = 1,600,198,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,198,588.35/59,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.09

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