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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,908.74, 89,881.05 and 17,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,908.74, 89,881.05 and 17,790.19 is: 26,690.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,908.74 : 89,881.05 = 17,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,908.74/89,881.05 = 17,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,908.74x = 89,881.05 × 17,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,908.74x = 1,599,000,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,000,956.90/59,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.61

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