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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,385.38, 89,090.82 and 17,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,385.38, 89,090.82 and 17,266.19 is: 25,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,385.38 : 89,090.82 = 17,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,385.38/89,090.82 = 17,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,385.38x = 89,090.82 × 17,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,385.38x = 1,538,258,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,258,579.92/59,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.99

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