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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.56, 89,051.46 and 17,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.56, 89,051.46 and 17,245.32 is: 25,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.56 : 89,051.46 = 17,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.56/89,051.46 = 17,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.56x = 89,051.46 × 17,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.56x = 1,535,720,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,720,924.17/59,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869.32

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