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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,351.36, 89,013.12 and 17,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,351.36, 89,013.12 and 17,220.32 is: 25,826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,351.36 : 89,013.12 = 17,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,351.36/89,013.12 = 17,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,351.36x = 89,013.12 × 17,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,351.36x = 1,532,834,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,834,410.60/59,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.44

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