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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.69, 89,054.66 and 17,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.69, 89,054.66 and 17,247.45 is: 25,872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.69 : 89,054.66 = 17,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.69/89,054.66 = 17,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.69x = 89,054.66 × 17,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.69x = 1,535,965,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,965,709.38/59,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.52

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