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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.33, 90,009.27 and 17,876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.33, 90,009.27 and 17,876.22 is: 26,818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.33 : 90,009.27 = 17,876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.33/90,009.27 = 17,876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.33x = 90,009.27 × 17,876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.33x = 1,609,025,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,025,512.56/59,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.73

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