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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,942.70, 89,910.95 and 17,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,942.70, 89,910.95 and 17,823.17 is: 26,733.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,942.70 : 89,910.95 = 17,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,942.70/89,910.95 = 17,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,942.70x = 89,910.95 × 17,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,942.70x = 1,602,498,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,498,282.37/59,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.84

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