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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,836.38, 89,767.70 and 17,719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,836.38, 89,767.70 and 17,719.74 is: 26,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,836.38 : 89,767.70 = 17,719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,836.38/89,767.70 = 17,719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,836.38x = 89,767.70 × 17,719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,836.38x = 1,590,660,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,660,215.80/59,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,583.50

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