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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.72, 89,926.90 and 17,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.72, 89,926.90 and 17,830.46 is: 26,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.72 : 89,926.90 = 17,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.72/89,926.90 = 17,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.72x = 89,926.90 × 17,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.72x = 1,603,437,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,437,993.37/59,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.03

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