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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,929.24, 89,865.90 and 17,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,929.24, 89,865.90 and 17,793.84 is: 26,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,929.24 : 89,865.90 = 17,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,929.24/89,865.90 = 17,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,929.24x = 89,865.90 × 17,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,929.24x = 1,599,059,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,059,446.06/59,929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.46

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