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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,848.17, 89,744.66 and 17,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,848.17, 89,744.66 and 17,713.19 is: 26,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,848.17 : 89,744.66 = 17,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,848.17/89,744.66 = 17,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,848.17x = 89,744.66 × 17,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,848.17x = 1,589,663,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,663,676.78/59,848.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.61

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