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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,963.14, 89,936.49 and 17,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,963.14, 89,936.49 and 17,849.72 is: 26,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,963.14 : 89,936.49 = 17,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,963.14/89,936.49 = 17,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,963.14x = 89,936.49 × 17,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,963.14x = 1,605,340,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,340,714.60/59,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.13

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