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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.22, 89,032.64 and 17,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.22, 89,032.64 and 17,229.65 is: 25,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.22 : 89,032.64 = 17,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.22/89,032.64 = 17,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.22x = 89,032.64 × 17,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.22x = 1,534,001,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,001,445.68/59,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.03

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