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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,935.72, 89,872.30 and 17,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,935.72, 89,872.30 and 17,810 is: 26,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,935.72 : 89,872.30 = 17,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,935.72/89,872.30 = 17,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,935.72x = 89,872.30 × 17,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,935.72x = 1,600,625,663
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,625,663/59,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.71

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