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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,927.73, 89,863.65 and 17,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,927.73, 89,863.65 and 17,792.34 is: 26,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,927.73 : 89,863.65 = 17,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,927.73/89,863.65 = 17,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,927.73x = 89,863.65 × 17,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,927.73x = 1,598,884,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,884,614.44/59,927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,680.21

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