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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.28, 89,066.76 and 17,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.28, 89,066.76 and 17,825.20 is: 26,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.28 : 89,066.76 = 17,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.28/89,066.76 = 17,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.28x = 89,066.76 × 17,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.28x = 1,587,632,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,632,810.35/59,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,737.15

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