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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.76, 89,034.90 and 17,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.76, 89,034.90 and 17,225.36 is: 25,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.76 : 89,034.90 = 17,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.76/89,034.90 = 17,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.76x = 89,034.90 × 17,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.76x = 1,533,658,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,658,205.06/59,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.58

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