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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.28, 89,042.76 and 17,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.28, 89,042.76 and 17,809.20 is: 26,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.28 : 89,042.76 = 17,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.28/89,042.76 = 17,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.28x = 89,042.76 × 17,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.28x = 1,585,780,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,780,321.39/59,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.15

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