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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,854.65, 89,782.90 and 17,738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,854.65, 89,782.90 and 17,738.97 is: 26,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,854.65 : 89,782.90 = 17,738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,854.65/89,782.90 = 17,738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,854.65x = 89,782.90 × 17,738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,854.65x = 1,592,655,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,655,788.58/59,854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.72

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