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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.84, 89,808.92 and 17,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.84, 89,808.92 and 17,753.06 is: 26,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.84 : 89,808.92 = 17,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.84/89,808.92 = 17,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.84x = 89,808.92 × 17,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.84x = 1,594,383,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,383,414.20/59,882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.05

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