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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,963.13, 89,936.50 and 17,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,963.13, 89,936.50 and 17,849.72 is: 26,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,963.13 : 89,936.50 = 17,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,963.13/89,936.50 = 17,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,963.13x = 89,936.50 × 17,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,963.13x = 1,605,340,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,340,848.47/59,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.13

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