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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,362.59, 89,029.90 and 17,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,362.59, 89,029.90 and 17,231.56 is: 25,843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,362.59 : 89,029.90 = 17,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,362.59/89,029.90 = 17,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,362.59x = 89,029.90 × 17,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,362.59x = 1,534,124,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,124,063.64/59,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.28

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