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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.11, 89,807.54 and 17,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.11, 89,807.54 and 17,755.47 is: 26,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.11 : 89,807.54 = 17,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.11/89,807.54 = 17,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.11x = 89,807.54 × 17,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.11x = 1,594,574,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,574,993.47/59,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.47

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