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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,967.72, 89,935.88 and 17,836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,967.72, 89,935.88 and 17,836.47 is: 26,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,967.72 : 89,935.88 = 17,836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,967.72/89,935.88 = 17,836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,967.72x = 89,935.88 × 17,836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,967.72x = 1,604,138,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,138,536.36/59,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.03

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