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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,962.63, 89,935.74 and 17,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,962.63, 89,935.74 and 17,849.22 is: 26,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,962.63 : 89,935.74 = 17,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,962.63/89,935.74 = 17,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,962.63x = 89,935.74 × 17,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,962.63x = 1,605,282,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,282,809.12/59,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,771.39

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