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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.39, 89,935.57 and 17,846.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.39, 89,935.57 and 17,846.77 is: 26,765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.39 : 89,935.57 = 17,846.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.39/89,935.57 = 17,846.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.39x = 89,935.57 × 17,846.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.39x = 1,605,059,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,059,432.61/59,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,765.09

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