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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,360.59, 89,026.91 and 17,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,360.59, 89,026.91 and 17,229.56 is: 25,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,360.59 : 89,026.91 = 17,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,360.59/89,026.91 = 17,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,360.59x = 89,026.91 × 17,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,360.59x = 1,533,893,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,893,956.18/59,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.28

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