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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,942.36, 89,913.53 and 17,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,942.36, 89,913.53 and 17,822.27 is: 26,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,942.36 : 89,913.53 = 17,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,942.36/89,913.53 = 17,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,942.36x = 89,913.53 × 17,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,942.36x = 1,602,463,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,463,477.65/59,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.41

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