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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,783.30, 89,686.74 and 17,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,783.30, 89,686.74 and 17,664.11 is: 26,499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,783.30 : 89,686.74 = 17,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,783.30/89,686.74 = 17,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,783.30x = 89,686.74 × 17,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,783.30x = 1,584,236,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,236,440.90/59,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.65

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