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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,942.74, 89,914.10 and 17,822.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,942.74, 89,914.10 and 17,822.65 is: 26,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,942.74 : 89,914.10 = 17,822.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,942.74/89,914.10 = 17,822.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,942.74x = 89,914.10 × 17,822.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,942.74x = 1,602,507,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,507,220.47/59,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.97

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