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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,354.32, 89,036.09 and 17,235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,354.32, 89,036.09 and 17,235.09 is: 25,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,354.32 : 89,036.09 = 17,235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,354.32/89,036.09 = 17,235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,354.32x = 89,036.09 × 17,235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,354.32x = 1,534,545,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,545,246.99/59,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.98

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