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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,979.22, 89,953.14 and 17,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,979.22, 89,953.14 and 17,848 is: 26,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,979.22 : 89,953.14 = 17,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,979.22/89,953.14 = 17,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,979.22x = 89,953.14 × 17,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,979.22x = 1,605,483,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,483,642.72/59,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.33

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