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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.76, 89,792.78 and 17,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.76, 89,792.78 and 17,757.03 is: 26,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.76 : 89,792.78 = 17,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.76/89,792.78 = 17,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.76x = 89,792.78 × 17,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.76x = 1,594,452,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,452,999.46/59,882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.24

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