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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.98, 89,033.76 and 17,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.98, 89,033.76 and 17,230.40 is: 25,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.98 : 89,033.76 = 17,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.98/89,033.76 = 17,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.98x = 89,033.76 × 17,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.98x = 1,534,087,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,087,520.89/59,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,848.16

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