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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.96, 89,790.93 and 17,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.96, 89,790.93 and 17,755.20 is: 26,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.96 : 89,790.93 = 17,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.96/89,790.93 = 17,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.96x = 89,790.93 × 17,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.96x = 1,594,255,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,255,920.34/59,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.76

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