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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,835.47, 89,754.14 and 17,719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,835.47, 89,754.14 and 17,719.83 is: 26,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,835.47 : 89,754.14 = 17,719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,835.47/89,754.14 = 17,719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,835.47x = 89,754.14 × 17,719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,835.47x = 1,590,428,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,428,146.90/59,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.02

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