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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.74, 89,879.55 and 17,789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.74, 89,879.55 and 17,789.19 is: 26,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.74 : 89,879.55 = 17,789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.74/89,879.55 = 17,789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.74x = 89,879.55 × 17,789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.74x = 1,598,884,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,884,796.70/59,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.12

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