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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.85, 89,843.39 and 17,775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.85, 89,843.39 and 17,775.97 is: 26,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.85 : 89,843.39 = 17,775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.85/89,843.39 = 17,775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.85x = 89,843.39 × 17,775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.85x = 1,597,052,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,052,956.12/59,905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.38

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