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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.23, 89,903.40 and 17,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.23, 89,903.40 and 17,818.84 is: 26,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.23 : 89,903.40 = 17,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.23/89,903.40 = 17,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.23x = 89,903.40 × 17,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.23x = 1,601,974,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,974,300.06/59,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.95

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