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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,847.80, 89,744.09 and 17,712.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,847.80, 89,744.09 and 17,712.81 is: 26,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,847.80 : 89,744.09 = 17,712.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,847.80/89,744.09 = 17,712.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,847.80x = 89,744.09 × 17,712.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,847.80x = 1,589,620,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,620,059.07/59,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.05

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