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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,359.56, 89,043.96 and 17,240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,359.56, 89,043.96 and 17,240.33 is: 25,861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,359.56 : 89,043.96 = 17,240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,359.56/89,043.96 = 17,240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,359.56x = 89,043.96 × 17,240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,359.56x = 1,535,147,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,147,254.91/59,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.84

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