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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,950.94, 89,926.34 and 17,830.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,950.94, 89,926.34 and 17,830.86 is: 26,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,950.94 : 89,926.34 = 17,830.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,950.94/89,926.34 = 17,830.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,950.94x = 89,926.34 × 17,830.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,950.94x = 1,603,463,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,463,978.85/59,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.27

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