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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,884.62, 89,811.59 and 17,754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,884.62, 89,811.59 and 17,754.86 is: 26,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,884.62 : 89,811.59 = 17,754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,884.62/89,811.59 = 17,754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,884.62x = 89,811.59 × 17,754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,884.62x = 1,594,592,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,592,342.58/59,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.75

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