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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,853.94, 89,782.27 and 17,733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,853.94, 89,782.27 and 17,733.23 is: 26,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,853.94 : 89,782.27 = 17,733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,853.94/89,782.27 = 17,733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,853.94x = 89,782.27 × 17,733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,853.94x = 1,592,129,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,129,587.02/59,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.25

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