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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.56, 89,049.98 and 17,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.56, 89,049.98 and 17,244.33 is: 25,867.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.56 : 89,049.98 = 17,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.56/89,049.98 = 17,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.56x = 89,049.98 × 17,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.56x = 1,535,607,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,607,241.61/59,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.84

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