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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.40, 89,910.60 and 17,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.40, 89,910.60 and 17,812.40 is: 26,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.40 : 89,910.60 = 17,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.40/89,910.60 = 17,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.40x = 89,910.60 × 17,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.40x = 1,601,523,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,523,571.44/59,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.17

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