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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,852.76, 89,778.97 and 17,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,852.76, 89,778.97 and 17,736.13 is: 26,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,852.76 : 89,778.97 = 17,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,852.76/89,778.97 = 17,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,852.76x = 89,778.97 × 17,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,852.76x = 1,592,331,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,331,483.19/59,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.14

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