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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,959.97, 89,924.28 and 17,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,959.97, 89,924.28 and 17,828.70 is: 26,738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,959.97 : 89,924.28 = 17,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,959.97/89,924.28 = 17,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,959.97x = 89,924.28 × 17,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,959.97x = 1,603,233,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,233,146.50/59,959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.39

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