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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.84, 89,033.28 and 17,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.84, 89,033.28 and 17,233.80 is: 25,846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.84 : 89,033.28 = 17,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.84/89,033.28 = 17,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.84x = 89,033.28 × 17,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.84x = 1,534,381,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,381,740.86/59,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.64

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