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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.74, 89,926.94 and 17,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.74, 89,926.94 and 17,830.48 is: 26,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.74 : 89,926.94 = 17,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.74/89,926.94 = 17,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.74x = 89,926.94 × 17,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.74x = 1,603,440,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,440,505.13/59,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.06

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