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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.81, 89,936.34 and 17,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.81, 89,936.34 and 17,826.22 is: 26,744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.81 : 89,936.34 = 17,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.81/89,936.34 = 17,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.81x = 89,936.34 × 17,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.81x = 1,603,224,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,224,757.99/59,945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.57

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