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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,984.88, 89,996.76 and 17,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,984.88, 89,996.76 and 17,865.32 is: 26,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,984.88 : 89,996.76 = 17,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,984.88/89,996.76 = 17,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,984.88x = 89,996.76 × 17,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,984.88x = 1,607,820,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,820,916.36/59,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.77

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