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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.36, 89,947.32 and 17,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.36, 89,947.32 and 17,844.08 is: 26,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.36 : 89,947.32 = 17,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.36/89,947.32 = 17,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.36x = 89,947.32 × 17,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.36x = 1,605,027,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,027,173.87/59,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,761.44

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