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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,359.43, 89,043.77 and 17,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,359.43, 89,043.77 and 17,240.20 is: 25,861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,359.43 : 89,043.77 = 17,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,359.43/89,043.77 = 17,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,359.43x = 89,043.77 × 17,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,359.43x = 1,535,132,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,132,403.55/59,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.64

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