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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,362.56, 89,048.48 and 17,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,362.56, 89,048.48 and 17,243.33 is: 25,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,362.56 : 89,048.48 = 17,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,362.56/89,048.48 = 17,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,362.56x = 89,048.48 × 17,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,362.56x = 1,535,491,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,491,795.18/59,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.33

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