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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,348.77, 89,031.89 and 17,223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,348.77, 89,031.89 and 17,223.37 is: 25,837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,348.77 : 89,031.89 = 17,223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,348.77/89,031.89 = 17,223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,348.77x = 89,031.89 × 17,223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,348.77x = 1,533,429,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,429,003.75/59,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.59

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