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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,842.62, 89,736.57 and 17,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,842.62, 89,736.57 and 17,707.71 is: 26,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,842.62 : 89,736.57 = 17,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,842.62/89,736.57 = 17,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,842.62x = 89,736.57 × 17,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,842.62x = 1,589,029,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,029,157.95/59,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.47

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