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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,775.84, 89,642.70 and 17,644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,775.84, 89,642.70 and 17,644.77 is: 26,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,775.84 : 89,642.70 = 17,644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,775.84/89,642.70 = 17,644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,775.84x = 89,642.70 × 17,644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,775.84x = 1,581,724,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,724,823.68/59,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.94

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